Paropsis pictipennis

Tea-tree button beetle at Hawker, ACT

Paropsis pictipennis at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2022
Paropsis pictipennis at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2022
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Paropsis pictipennis 14 Jun 2023 AlisonMilton

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Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by AlisonMilton
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Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) scabrosa (Leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cuspicona thoracica (Shield bug) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) erythrurum at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia opertanea (A soldier fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Odontomyia opertanea (A soldier fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Dec 2022 09:31 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Leptospernum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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