Notonectidae (family)

1 Backswimmer at Watson, ACT

Notonectidae (family) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024
Notonectidae (family) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024
Notonectidae (family) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024
Notonectidae (family) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Notonectidae (family) 24 Jun 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Jan 2024 AniseStar

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Water bug in Billabong Pond

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Litoria verreauxii verreauxii (Whistling Tree-frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 20 Oct 2024 by MSmythe
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 20 Oct 2024 by MSmythe
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 20 Oct 2024 by MSmythe
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 20 Oct 2024 by MSmythe
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 20 Oct 2024 by MSmythe
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by AniseStar
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2024 by AniseStar
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Watson Green Space - 18 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Watson Green Space - 18 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Watson Green Space - 18 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Watson, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Glyphipterix cyanochalca (A sedge moth) at Watson Green Space - 18 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 15 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Watson, ACT - 14 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Ambigolimax sp. (valentius and waterstoni) (Striped Field Slug) at Watson Green Space - 5 Feb 2024 by AniseStar
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Watson Green Space - 5 Feb 2024 by AniseStar
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Watson Green Space - 5 Feb 2024 by AniseStar
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2024 by AniseStar
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2024 by AniseStar
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Watson Green Space - 30 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Alisma plantago-aquatica (Water Plantain) at Watson, ACT - 30 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Watson, ACT - 30 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Watson Green Space - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Watson, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Hedera sp. (helix or hibernica) (Ivy) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Acroceuthes metaxanthana (Dog-faced Bell Moth) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Callistemon sp. (A Bottlebrush) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Portulaca oleracea (Munyeroo ,Pigweed, Purslane) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Mentha spicata (Garden Mint) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Machaerina articulata (Jointed Twig-rush) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (River Club-rush) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Cuphocera sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Watson, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families) (Unidentified sand wasp) at Watson Green Space - 26 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 24 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Watson Green Space - 23 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2024 by AniseStar
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Watson, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by AniseStar
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 18 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 18 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Litoria verreauxii verreauxii (Whistling Tree-frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 18 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 18 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 18 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Watson, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by AniseStar
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 11 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 11 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Litoria verreauxii verreauxii (Whistling Tree-frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 11 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 11 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at BIL100: Billabong Pond, Watson - 11 Oct 2023 by liliya07
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Watson, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by AniseStar
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by Hejor1
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Watson, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Polistes sp. (genus) (Unidentified paper wasp) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Juncus usitatus (Common Rush) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Watson, ACT - 4 Jun 2023 by AniseStar
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Watson, ACT - 11 May 2023 by AniseStar
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Watson, ACT - 29 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Nematocera sp. (suborder) (Unidentified 'nematoceran' fly) at Watson, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 26 Jan 2024 01:11 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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