Castiarina subpura

1 A jewel beetle at Block 402

Castiarina subpura at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023
Castiarina subpura at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023
Castiarina subpura at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023
Castiarina subpura at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Castiarina subpura 22 Nov 2023 entom2
Castiarina subpura 19 Nov 2023 Harrisi
Unidentified 19 Nov 2023 Miranda

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I think this is a jewel beetle and it had a fleet of tiny wasps or bees on its elytra. They stayed on even when it flew between different branches. Any idea what is happening? I saw another of the same species with just one little passenger and several with none.

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Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Senecio phelleus (Rock Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by Kurt
Pseudofoenus sp. (genus) (Unidentified bee-parasite wasp, burrowing bee parasite wasp) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Harrisi
Pycnobraconoides sp. (genus) (A Braconid wasp) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Harrisi
Eurypella tasmaniensis (Eurypella tasmaniensis) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Aug 2022 by Harrisi
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Jul 2022 by Kenp12
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Collema glaucophthalmum (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Jun 2022 by Harrisi
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jun 2022 by Harrisi
Mycena sp. (Mycena) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Chiloscyphus sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by Christine
Austrocortinarius australiensis at Stromlo, ACT - 29 May 2022 by Christine
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Opistoplatys australasiae (An assassin bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Geophilomorpha sp. (order) (Earth or soil centipede) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Pterostichini (tribe) (A Carabid beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Aulacocyclus edentulus (Passalid beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
zz bolete at Stromlo, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Mucorales (Pin moulds) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna agricola (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Isopedella pessleri (A huntsman spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Cassytha sp. (Dodder) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Arcyria sp. (genus) (A slime mould) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Stemonitales (Order) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Pedois (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Arcyria sp. (genus) (A slime mould) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Setaria sp. (Pigeon Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Pinus radiata (Monterey or Radiata Pine) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Gompholobium huegelii (pale wedge–pea) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Stromlo, ACT - 20 Dec 2021 by tpreston
zz bolete at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Petrorhagia sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe-myrtle) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Stromlo, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Urodacus manicatus (Black Rock Scorpion) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Gompholobium huegelii (pale wedge–pea) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Rosulabryum sp. (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Geophilomorpha sp. (order) (Earth or soil centipede) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by trevorpreston
Gaudium brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Epiphyas caryotis (A Tortricid moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by tpreston

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  • Leptospermum Associated plant
  • Tiny wasps? Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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