Insect sightings


A guide to Australian insect families (from CSIRO) can be found at:
http://anic.ento.csiro.au/insectfamilies/

Daley, A. & Ellingsen, K., 2012. Insects of Tasmania: An online field guide

A useful introduction to Insects, visit:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/uploads/documents/9362/invertebrate_guide.pdf

A diagram of Insect morphology illustrating terminology with legend of body parts:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_morphology#/media/File:Insect_anatomy_diagram.svg

A diagram of an insect illustrating terminology based on a worker ant, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaster_(insect_anatomy)#/media/File:Scheme_ant_worker_anatomy-en.svg

Photographing insects

There are two main ways to photograph insects with a camera: using a macro close-up lens or a zoom lens. If the insect tolerates your getting very close, then you can use the macro lens. For example, some moths will remain quite still when approached, believing they are camouflaged and invisible. However, many insects, especially those that can fly, will move away when you approach. This is especially true for insects like butterflies and dragonflies. So a good zoom lens is very useful for photographing many insects. If you are using a smartphone, then use a macro lens or a macro attachment. E.g. OlloClip for iPhone. If you want to have an insect identified to species then clear photographs are usually needed because minute parts of the anatomy may need to be checked. It is valuable to take several photos from various angles so that these anatomical details can be seen. Many insects are have particular plants that they feed on, and they can be identified more easily when the associated plant is known. So if the insect is resting or feeding on a plant, take note of what the plant is or ensure that a photo shows the plant clearly.



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Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by SallyandPeter
Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green nail beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by PeterA
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Kiah, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by jimm
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by WendyW
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Cydnidae (family) (Burrower bug) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Mantidae - egg case (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Sceleocantha glabricollis (Wattle root longicorn) at Waramanga, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by HelenCross
Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Bonython, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Greenway, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Greenway, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Pteryperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at Kalaru, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Scoliidae (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Conder, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Dolphin Point, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by Charles Dove
Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Conder, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 10 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Ictinogomphus australis (Australian Tiger) at Gibberagee, NSW - 10 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 10 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess Cicada) at Macarthur, ACT - 10 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Macarthur, ACT - 10 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Tennent, ACT - 10 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Tennent, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Goorooyarroo NR (ACT) - 9 Jan 2017 by MichaelMulvaney
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Conder, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Ngunnawal, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by GeoffRobertson
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Macarthur, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by ibaird
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Reid, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Entometa undescribed species nr fervens (Common Gum Snout Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by ibaird
Oenochroma vinaria (Pink-bellied Moth, Hakea Wine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by ibaird
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2017 by ibaird
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Burra, NSW - 8 Jan 2017 by Safarigirl
Sarcophagidae (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Sarcophagidae (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Canberra, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Scaptia patula (March fly) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Conder, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Ratcliffe
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Reid, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by MichaelMulvaney
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Booth, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Macarthur, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Reid, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Booth, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by JohnBundock
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Conder, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Burra, NSW - 7 Jan 2017 by Safarigirl
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by WendyW
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by Qwerty
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Point Hut to Tharwa - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Anoplognathus hirsutus (Hirsute Christmas beetle) at Point Hut to Tharwa - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Macarthur, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Bungendore, NSW - 7 Jan 2017 by yellowboxwoodland
Arhodia lasiocamparia (Pink Arhodia) at Melba, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by kasiaaus
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Xyloperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Namadgi National Park - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins

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