Mystes planatus

2 A False Darkling Beetle at Paddys River, ACT

Mystes planatus at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Mystes planatus 14 Apr 2023 michaelb
Unidentified 15 Mar 2021 kasiaaus

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Significant sighting

KimberiRP noted:
17 Apr 2023

Rare and unusual species

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About 12mm

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KimberiRP wrote:
   13 Apr 2023
Mystes planatus, in family Melandryidae.

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Nearby sightings

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Coreidae (family) (Coreid plant bug) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 Dec 2023 by NickDaines
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus gregiflorus (Leafless Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Hemarthria uncinata (Matgrass) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus homalocaulis (A Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus flavidus (Yellow Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Bedfordia arborescens (Blanket Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Galium leiocarpum (Maori Bedstraw) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Viola hederacea (Ivy-leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Euchiton involucratus (Star Cudweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Acacia dealbata subsp. subalpina (Monaro Silver-wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Leptospermum continentale (Prickly Teatree) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Bedfordia arborescens (Blanket Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata (Dolly Bush, Common Cassinia, Dogwood) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Asperula scoparia (Prickly Woodruff) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Viola hederacea (Ivy-leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Hygrocybe sp. (Hygrocybe) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 May 2023 by KateI
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 May 2023 by KateI
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 May 2023 by DPRees125
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 May 2023 by DPRees125
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Steven999
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by Christine
Anischys luteovarius (A shield bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Orthogonis sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Telephlebia brevicauda (Southern Evening Darner) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Echinopogon ovatus (Forest Hedgehog Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Ascocoryne sarcoides (Purple Jellydisc) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by TimL
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Ramariopsis pulchella at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by JohnBundock
Tremella fuciformis (Snow Fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 May 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austeria citrea at Paddys River, ACT - 10 May 2022 by AJB
Marasmius elegans (Velvet Parachute) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Melophorus sp. (genus) (Furnace ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Neospades aurocyanea (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by TimL
Entoloma sp. (Entoloma) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by alexhweller
Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Paraterpna undescribed species nr harrisoni at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Palleopa innotata (Finely-streaked Crest-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Monoctenia falernaria (Patched Leaf Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Casbia celidosema (A Geometer moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Paraterpna undescribed species nr harrisoni at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Archichauliodes sp. (genus) (Fishfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Poecilasthena balioloma (Stitched Delicate) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Tigrioides alterna (Alternating Footman) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Geometridae (family) ADULT at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Phrataria replicataria (Pale Phrataria) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Casbia farinalis (Bleached Casbia) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Casbia farinalis (Bleached Casbia) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Paropsisterna rufobrunnea at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus

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  • 12 Mar 2021 07:37 PM Recorded on
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