Insects
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Social or paper-nest wasps (Vespidae, Polistinae & Vespinae)
Sighting 4486348

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

1 Asian paper wasp at Symonston, ACT

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023
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Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 15 May 2023 SimoneC
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis 15 May 2023 RodDeb

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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Symonston, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb

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Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb

Platycercus eximius

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Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb

Smicrornis brevirostris

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Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb

Microcarbo melanoleucos

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Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by RodDeb

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Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by RodDeb

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Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

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Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Zosterops lateralis

RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Melithreptus lunatus

RodDeb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Pelecanus conspicillatus

RodDeb
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Ptilotula fusca

RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Nesoptilotis leucotis

RodDeb
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb

Stizoptera bichenovii

RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb

Pachycephala pectoralis

RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb

Pachycephala rufiventris

RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb

Threskiornis spinicollis

RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Feb 2024 by RodDeb

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by RodDeb

Neochmia temporalis

RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 23 Dec 2023 by RodDeb

Rhipidura leucophrys

RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb

Heteronympha merope

RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb

Microcarbo melanoleucos

RodDeb
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Symonston, ACT - 19 Nov 2023 by RodDeb

Phyllotocus sp. (genus)

RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by RodDeb

Microcarbo melanoleucos

RodDeb
Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by RodDeb

Trifolium subterraneum

RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by RodDeb

Belenois java

RodDeb
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Nacaduba biocellata

RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Vanessa kershawi

RodDeb
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Odontomyia decipiens

RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Coracina novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Anas superciliosa

RodDeb
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Simosyrphus grandicornis

RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by RodDeb

Ptilotula penicillata

RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Aug 2023 by RodDeb

Chenonetta jubata

RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by RodDeb

Pachycephala pectoralis

RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Jul 2023 by RodDeb

Strepera graculina

RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Elanus axillaris

RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Rhipidura leucophrys

RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

RodDeb
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Falco peregrinus

RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

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Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb

Stizoptera bichenovii

RodDeb
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb

Aythya australis

RodDeb
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Symonston, ACT - 21 May 2023 by RodDeb

Corvus coronoides

RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 21 May 2023 by RodDeb

Oriolus sagittatus

RodDeb
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023 by RodDeb

Stizoptera bichenovii

RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb

Ptilotula penicillata

RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb

Zosterops lateralis

RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb

Smicrornis brevirostris

RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by RodDeb

Pardalotus punctatus

RodDeb
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by RodDeb

Pardalotus striatus

RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Myiagra rubecula

RodDeb
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Anthela (genus) immature

RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Paropsis atomaria

RodDeb
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Diplacodes bipunctata

RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Carduelis carduelis

RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Phalaenoides tristifica

RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Ptilotula penicillata

RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Spilopelia chinensis

RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Threskiornis molucca

RodDeb
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Phyllotocus rufipennis

RodDeb
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Ephemeroptera (order)

RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Malurus cyaneus

RodDeb
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Austrolestes annulosus

RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Xanthagrion erythroneurum

RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by RodDeb

Polistes (Polistes) chinensis

RodDeb
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 21 May 2022 by RodDeb

Thynninae (subfamily)

RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by RodDeb

Heteronympha merope

RodDeb
Corvus mellori (Little Raven) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by RodDeb

Corvus mellori

RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by RodDeb

Falco berigora

RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae

RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb

Microcarbo melanoleucos

RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb

Chenonetta jubata

RodDeb
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Symonston, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Symonston, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Symonston, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by RodDeb
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Aug 2024 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 23 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Dec 2023 by RodDeb
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Symonston, ACT - 19 Nov 2023 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Symonston, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Elanus axillaris (Black-shouldered Kite) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 28 May 2023 by RodDeb
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Symonston, ACT - 21 May 2023 by RodDeb
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 21 May 2023 by RodDeb
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Symonston, ACT - 14 May 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Symonston, ACT - 6 May 2023 by RodDeb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Symonston, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Symonston, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Symonston, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by RodDeb
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Symonston, ACT - 21 May 2022 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Symonston, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Corvus mellori (Little Raven) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Jan 2022 by RodDeb
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Symonston, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by RodDeb

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  • 14 May 2023 01:29 PM Recorded on
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