Melanterius maculatus

Acacia Seed Weevil at Ngunnawal, ACT

Melanterius maculatus at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024
Melanterius maculatus at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024
Melanterius maculatus at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024
Melanterius maculatus at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024
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Melanterius maculatus 23 Oct 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Melanterius maculatus 20 Oct 2024 Hejor1

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Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Euryopis splendens (Splendid tick spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Geocoris sp. (genus) (A big-eyed bug) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Aira elegantissima (Delicate Hairgrass) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Sphenella ruficeps (Senecio Flower Galler Fruit Fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Platisus sp. (genus) (Flat bark beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Doratifera (genus) (Cup Moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose, Heartleaf Ice Plant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) hemichalceum (Halictid Bee) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Polistes (Polistes) chinensis (Asian paper wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Capusa cuculloides (White-winged Wedge-moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cytaea aspera (Grey Striped Bark Jumper) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Lemidia nitens (A clerid beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Johnrehnia concisa (A native cockroach) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Phellinus sp. (non-resupinate) (A polypore) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Melaleuca sp. (A Melaleuca) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Belenois java (Caper White) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Spergularia rubra (Sandspurrey) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Haplonyx sp. (genus) (Unidentified Haplonyx weevil) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Myrmarachne erythrocephala (Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Armadillidium vulgare (Slater bug, woodlouse, pill bug, roley poley) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Diplopoda (class) (Unidentified millipede) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Bdellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Snout Mite) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Philobota protecta (A concealer moth) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

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