Dindymus versicolor

2 Harlequin Bug at Watson, ACT

Dindymus versicolor at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024
Dindymus versicolor at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024
Dindymus versicolor at Watson, ACT - 19 Aug 2024
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Identification history

Dindymus versicolor 19 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 19 Aug 2024 waltraud

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Aggregation of bugs; 99% nymphs of various ages; the 3rd photograph shows 2 adults mating, the female with swollen yellow orange abdomen on top.

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   19 Aug 2024
An impressive aggregation

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Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jun 2023 by waltraud
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by HappyWanderer
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Modiola caroliniana (Red-flowered Mallow) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Triptilodiscus pygmaeus (Annual Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by abread111
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by waltraud
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by waltraud
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by WalterEgo
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by abread111
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by MAX
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by abread111
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 29 Aug 2022 by HappyWanderer
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 9 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Watson, ACT - 9 Jul 2022 by waltraud
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Jun 2022 by abread111
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jun 2022 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by abread111
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Watson, ACT - 16 May 2022 by abread111
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Watson, ACT - 16 May 2022 by waltraud
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Watson, ACT - 16 May 2022 by Avery
Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed) at Watson, ACT - 9 May 2022 by abread111
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by abread111
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Watson, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by MAX
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by abread111
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 10 May 2021 by abread111
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Watson, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by MAX
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Watson, ACT - 7 Sep 2019 by kdm
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by kdm
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Watson, ACT - 23 Aug 2019 by kdm
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Watson, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by kdm
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2019 by kdm
zz bolete at Watson, ACT - 23 Jun 2019 by AaronClausen
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Watson, ACT - 31 May 2019 by kdm
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Watson, ACT - 14 May 2019 by kdm
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Watson, ACT - 11 May 2019 by kdm
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Watson, ACT - 10 May 2019 by kdm
Phelotis cognata (Long-fringed Bark Moth) at Watson, ACT - 3 May 2019 by kdm
Rentinus dilatatus (Fulgorid planthopper) at Watson, ACT - 13 Apr 2019 by kdm
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Watson, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by kdm
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2019 by kdm
Hirschfeldia incana (Buchan Weed) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by waltraud
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by waltraud
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2017 by AaronClausen
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2017 by AaronClausen
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2017 by AaronClausen
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 12 Dec 2016 by BethanyDunne
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Watson, ACT - 5 Dec 2016 by AaronClausen
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Watson, ACT - 8 Oct 2016 by AaronClausen
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2015 by MAX
Truncospora ochroleuca at Watson, ACT - 19 May 2015 by AaronClausen
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Watson, ACT - 19 Jan 2015 by AaronClausen
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Watson, ACT - 11 Sep 2014 by AaronClausen

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 19 Aug 2024 11:57 AM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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