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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Parentia sp. (a long-legged fly) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Watson, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by abread111
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Sciapodinae (subfamily) (A long-legged fly) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Karabar, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by DianneClarke
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Bothriomutilla rugicollis (Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Strathnairn, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by RobParnell
Requena sp (Requena) at Braemar, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Curiosity
Lyramorpha rosea (Litchi stink bug) at Tyndale, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Topwood
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Coeranica eritima (A Concealer moth (Wingia group) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ConBoekel
Rutilia (Rutilia) setosa (A bristle fly) at Melba, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus
Henicopsaltria eydouxii (Razor Grinder) at Kungala, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by donnanchris
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Weetangera, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by SarahE
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Herne Hill, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at Melba, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus
Syringoseca mimica (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Melba, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by kasiaaus
Cryptoplini sp. (tribe) (Weevil) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Diphlebia nymphoides (Arrowhead Rockmaster) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Spaminta minjerribae (Mantisfly) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Castiarina scalaris (Scalaris jewel beetle) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Blattodea (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by LisaH
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Bowning, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Maren
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Lower Borough, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by mcleana
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Bungendore, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by clarehoneydove
Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Lyons, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ran452
Coleoptera (order) (Unidentified Beetle) at Lyons, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ran452
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Belconnen, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by JohnGiacon
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Ptyoptila matutinella (Wingia Group) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 18 Dec 2024 by WendyEM
Diphucrania marmorata (Jewel beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Pison sp. (genus) (Black mud-dauber wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by KMcCue
Polistes sp. (genus) (Unidentified paper wasp) at Bowning, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Maren
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by KMcCue
Cuspicona simplex (Green potato bug) at Bowning, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Maren
Anthrax sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anthrax bee fly) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Pirom
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Lyons, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by ran452
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Glenmore Park, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by sj72armstrong
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Braemar, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Curiosity
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Glenmore Park, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by sj72armstrong
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Bonny Hills, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by pls047
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Vincentia, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Miranda
Tisiphone abeona (Varied Sword-grass Brown) at Vincentia, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Miranda
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Bowning, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Maren
Thopha saccata (Double Drummer) at Bonny Hills, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by pls047
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Bowning, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Maren
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Vincentia, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Miranda
Alleculinae sp. (Subfamily) (Unidentified Comb-clawed beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hill Top, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Span102
Evaniidae (family) (Hatchet wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by DaveW
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Philobota philostaura (A Concealer moth (Philobota group)) at Braddon, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Braddon, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Hejor1
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by RodDeb
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Weetangera, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by SarahE
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wheeo, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by JaneR
Mataeomera mesotaenia (Large Scale Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by CathB
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by HelenCross
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Crace, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by Anna123
Selagis caloptera (Caloptera jewel beetle) at Borough, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Paul4K
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by CathB
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by CathB
Aporocera (Aporocera) jacksoni (Leaf beetle) at Borough, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Paul4K
Automolius sp. (genus) (Scarab or Chafer beetle) at Borough, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by Paul4K
Colgar sp. (genus) (Pink Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by CathB
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2024 by CathB

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