Mordella sp. (genus)

Pintail or tumbling flower beetle at Pinnacle NR (PIN)

Mordella sp. (genus) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Mordella sp. (genus) 29 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 27 Nov 2023 Jubeyjubes

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Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by sangio7
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Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by sangio7
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by sangio7
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by sangio7
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Oct 2024 by sangio7
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Hawker, ACT - 13 Jul 2024 by JohnGiacon
Petroica rodinogaster (Pink Robin) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 1 Jun 2024 by BenW
Cladia muelleri (A lichen) at The Pinnacle - 12 May 2024 by sangio7
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hawker, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at The Pinnacle - 28 Feb 2024 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Melanina sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 11 Jan 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at The Pinnacle - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at The Pinnacle - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at The Pinnacle - 27 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at The Pinnacle - 9 Dec 2023 by sangio7
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Germalus victoriae (A seed bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at The Pinnacle - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 4 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at The Pinnacle - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 27 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Oncocoris sp. (genus) (A stink bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Coleoptera (order) (Unidentified Beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 26 Nov 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at The Pinnacle - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Heteropelma scaposum (Two-toned caterpillar parasite wasp) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 17 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at The Pinnacle - 14 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Pristhesancus plagipennis (Bee Killer Assassin Bug) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Pinnacle NR (PIN) - 28 Oct 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by sangio7
Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at Hawker, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by sangio7
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Hawker, ACT - 30 May 2023 by sangio7
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Dichelachne crinita (Long-hair Plume Grass) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by pinnaCLE
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Hawker, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by sangio7
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Hawker, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by VanceLawrence
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by sangio7
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by sangio7
Morchella elata group (Morel) at Hawker, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by AlisonMilton
Swainsona sericea (Silky Swainson-Pea) at Hawker, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by sangio7
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Sherardia arvensis (Field Madder) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia (Rock Fern) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Hawker, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by sangio7
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Hawker, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by sangio7

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2023 12:51 PM Recorded on
  • Jubeyjubes Recorded by

Additional information

  • Xerochrysum viscosum Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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