Symonicoccus australis

Grass Coccid at Watson, ACT

Symonicoccus australis at Watson, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Symonicoccus australis at Watson, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Symonicoccus australis at Watson, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Symonicoccus australis at Watson, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Symonicoccus australis 22 Jun 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) 27 Mar 2023 CarbonAI
Symonicoccus australis 27 Mar 2023 abread111

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User's notes

at the edge of the Clancy loop track on small patches of Aristida grass

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 27 Mar 2023 12:06 PM Recorded on
  • abread111 Recorded by

Additional information

  • an Aristida grass - seemed to be restricted to this grass which was not very common in the area - largest patch seen of affected grass was about 1 m x 1 m Associated plant
  • attended by small black ants Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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