Cryptocephalinae (sub-family)

A case-bearing leaf beetle at Dryandra St Woodland

Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Oct 2023
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Oct 2023
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Oct 2023
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) at Dryandra St Woodland - 24 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) 18 Feb 2024 KimberiRP
Unidentified 28 Oct 2023 ConBoekel

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Probably a flea beetle. Usually very difficult to get face characteristics because buried in the plant. This one fell, conveniently, onto my waiting dustpan.

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KimberiRP wrote:
   18 Feb 2024
Possibly Ditropidus, but could be one of the smaller genera such as Atenesus or Leasia.

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Nearby sightings

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Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Palimmeces habrophanes (A Concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Chortoicetes terminifera (Australian Plague Locust) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria basifer (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Dryandra St Woodland - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Symonicoccus sp. (genus) (Grass Coccid) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Dichetophora sp. (genus) (Marsh fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina subapicalis (A snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina subapicalis (A snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Isidorella hainesii (Haine’s pouch snail) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhantus suturalis (A predaceous diving beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Brachyexarna lobipennis (Stripewinged meadow grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Thema psammoxantha (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel

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  • 24 Oct 2023 10:17 AM Recorded on
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