Mutillidae (family)

Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant at Aranda, ACT

Mutillidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Nov 2024
Mutillidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Nov 2024
Mutillidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Nov 2024
Mutillidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Nov 2024
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Mutillidae (family) 1 Nov 2024 SimoneC
Unidentified 1 Nov 2024 Jubeyjubes

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SimoneC wrote:
   1 Nov 2024
Do be careful touching a Velvet Ant, they can have very painful sting
Jubeyjubes wrote:
   1 Nov 2024
Thank you! I was aware they’re extraordinarily painful… they don’t seem to have much of a propensity to sting it seems but I am careful to not try to hold them, for sure (this fellow seemed intent on the ride!)

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Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Myrmicinae (subfamily) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Coesyra cyclotoma (Chezela Group) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Stigmacros sp. (genus) (An Ant) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hemerobiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified brown lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Monopis crocicapitella (Bird Nest Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pterophoridae (family) (A Plume Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Stathmopoda crocophanes (Yellow Stathmopoda Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Araneus eburnus (Bush orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Sciaroidea sp. (Superfamily) (A fungus gnat or gall midge) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Aranda, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Cymbacha sp (genus) (A crab spider) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Poecilometis sp. (genus) (A Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Sep 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Aug 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Jul 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Jul 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Jun 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Aranda, ACT - 27 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Aranda, ACT - 27 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Aranda, ACT - 24 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ptilotula fusca (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Aranda, ACT - 24 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Aranda, ACT - 12 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 15 Apr 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Mar 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Psychidae (family) MATURE (Case Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Mar 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Mar 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Feb 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Agrotis (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Feb 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Jan 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Apolinus lividigaster (Yellow Shouldered Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Proteuxoa atra (Sombre Noctuid) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Hermetia illucens (American Soldier Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Ropalidia plebeiana (Small brown paper wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Dasygaster (genus) (A Noctuid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by Jubeyjubes

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