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Insects

Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes)
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera)
Cicadas (Hemiptera, Cicadoidea)
Cockroaches (Blattodea, several families)
Dragonflies & Damselflies (Odonata)
Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera)
Leafhoppers & planthoppers (Hemiptera, several families)
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Praying mantises (Mantodea)
Primitive insects
Psyllids, lerps, aphids & whiteflies (Hemiptera, several families)
Sawflies (Hymenoptera, Symphyta)
Scale insects & mealybugs (Hemiptera, Coccoidea)
Stick insects (Phasmatodea)
True bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera)
True flies (Diptera)
Wasps (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)
Other insects
Lacewings (Neuroptera)
Unidentified Insect Galls

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Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Jagungal Wilderness, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by MattM

Diphucephala sp. (genus)

Castiarina livida (Jewel Beetle) at Jagungal Wilderness, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by MattM

Castiarina livida

Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Barton, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by MattM

Synemon plana

Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Kingston, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by MattM

Synemon plana

Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Namadgi National Park - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM

Nacaduba biocellata

Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Lower Cotter Catchment - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM

Lemodes coccinea

Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Lower Cotter Catchment - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM

Commius elegans

Lanciana montana (Montane Ground Shield-back) at Nangus, NSW - 22 Nov 2023 by MattM

Lanciana montana

Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at O'Connor Ridge to Gungahlin Grasslands - 19 Nov 2023 by MattM

Synemon plana

Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM

Simosyrphus grandicornis

Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM

Tiphiidae (family)

Hamedius incarnatus (Broad-headed Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by MattM

Hamedius incarnatus

Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Wyanbene, NSW - 15 Oct 2023 by MattM

Monophlebulus sp. (genus)

Trichophthalma laetilinea (Tangled Vein Fly) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by MattM

Trichophthalma laetilinea

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Gungahlin, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by MattM

Perunga ochracea

Oreixenica lathoniella (Silver Xenica) at Tinderry, NSW - 19 Mar 2023 by MattM

Oreixenica lathoniella

Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by MattM

Pentatomidae (family)

Unidentified Grasshopper (several families) at Jerilderie, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by MattM

Unidentified Grasshopper (several families)

Cadmus (Cadmus) crucicollis (Leaf beetle) at Mount Clear, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by MattM

Cadmus (Cadmus) crucicollis

Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by MattM

Acrida conica

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by MattM

Coccinella transversalis

Chrysonoma catoptrina (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by MattM

Chrysonoma catoptrina

Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by MattM

Mantispidae (family)

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by MattM

Perunga ochracea

Eusthenia sp. (genus) (A stonefly) at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MattM

Eusthenia sp. (genus)

Paracrepidomenus filiformis (Click beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM

Paracrepidomenus filiformis

Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM

Pergagrapta bella

Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM

Phyllotocus rufipennis

Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by MattM

Trigonidium sjostedti

Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by MattM

Larinus latus

Temognatha limbata (Limbata jewel beetle) at Williamsdale, NSW - 9 May 2022 by MattM

Temognatha limbata

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Crestwood, NSW - 28 Oct 2021 by MattM

Perunga ochracea

Gryllacrididae (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Ulladulla, NSW - 25 Mar 2021 by MattM

Gryllacrididae (family)

Chelepteryx collesi at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MattM

Chelepteryx collesi

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Nanima, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by MattM

Perunga ochracea

Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Cotter River, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by MattM

Pergagrapta sp. (genus)

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by MattM

Paropsis atomaria

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by MattM

Zizina otis

Trichopoda giacomellii (Feather Leg Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by MattM

Trichopoda giacomellii

Diphucephala elegans (Green scarab beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM

Diphucephala elegans

Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM

Neolucia hobartensis

Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM

Eleale aspera

Kosciuscola cognatus (A grasshopper) at Adaminaby, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM

Kosciuscola cognatus

Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Providence Portal, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM

Exoneura sp. (genus)

Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Providence Portal, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM

Goniaea opomaloides

Polyrhachis semiaurata (A golden spiny ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM

Polyrhachis semiaurata

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Karabar, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Karabar, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Unidentified Wasp (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM

Unidentified Wasp (Hymenoptera, Apocrita)

Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Synemon plana

Myopsalta waterhousei (Smoky Buzzer) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Myopsalta waterhousei

Synemon plana at Umbagong District Park - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Synemon plana

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Melophorus sp. (genus) (Furnace ant) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Melophorus sp. (genus)

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Macgregor, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM

Delias harpalyce

Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by MattM

Zizina otis

Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by MattM

Synemon plana

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Ogcodes sp. (genus) (Hunchback Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019 by MattM

Ogcodes sp. (genus)

Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM

Papyrius sp (undescribed)

Diamma bicolor (Blue ant, Bluebottle ant) at Brindabella, NSW - 21 Oct 2019 by MattM

Diamma bicolor

Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by MattM

Tiphiidae (family)

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 1 Sep 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Tianjara, NSW - 31 Aug 2019 by MattM

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Strathnairn, ACT - 6 Aug 2019 by MattM

Papyrius nitidus

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 26 May 2019 by MattM

Austrolestes leda

Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Mar 2019 by MattM

Trichiocercus sparshalli

Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by MattM

Phoracantha semipunctata

Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MattM

Myrmecia piliventris

Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Mittagong, NSW - 17 Jan 2019 by MattM

Thynnus zonatus

Polyzosteria viridissima (Alpine Metallic Cockroach) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by MattM

Polyzosteria viridissima

Ctenomorpha marginipennis (Margin-winged stick insect) at Kioloa, NSW - 10 Jan 2019 by MattM

Ctenomorpha marginipennis

Garrha carnea (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by MattM

Garrha carnea

Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Oct 2017 by MattM

Coryphistes ruricola

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis (Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Nov 2016 by MattM

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

Tropis sp. (genus) (Longhorn or longicorn beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Oct 2016 by MattM

Tropis sp. (genus)

Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2015 by MattM

Acripeza reticulata

Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Nov 2015 by MattM

Platybrachys decemmacula

Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Jagungal Wilderness, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by MattM
Castiarina livida (Jewel Beetle) at Jagungal Wilderness, NSW - 22 Dec 2024 by MattM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Barton, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by MattM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Kingston, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by MattM
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Namadgi National Park - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM
Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Lower Cotter Catchment - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Lower Cotter Catchment - 9 Dec 2023 by MattM
Lanciana montana (Montane Ground Shield-back) at Nangus, NSW - 22 Nov 2023 by MattM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at O'Connor Ridge to Gungahlin Grasslands - 19 Nov 2023 by MattM
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by MattM
Hamedius incarnatus (Broad-headed Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by MattM
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Wyanbene, NSW - 15 Oct 2023 by MattM
Trichophthalma laetilinea (Tangled Vein Fly) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by MattM
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Gungahlin, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by MattM
Oreixenica lathoniella (Silver Xenica) at Tinderry, NSW - 19 Mar 2023 by MattM
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by MattM
Unidentified Grasshopper (several families) at Jerilderie, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by MattM
Cadmus (Cadmus) crucicollis (Leaf beetle) at Mount Clear, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by MattM
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by MattM
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by MattM
Chrysonoma catoptrina (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by MattM
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by MattM
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by MattM
Eusthenia sp. (genus) (A stonefly) at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MattM
Paracrepidomenus filiformis (Click beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM
Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by MattM
Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by MattM
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by MattM
Temognatha limbata (Limbata jewel beetle) at Williamsdale, NSW - 9 May 2022 by MattM
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Crestwood, NSW - 28 Oct 2021 by MattM
Gryllacrididae (family) (Wood, Raspy or Leaf Rolling Cricket) at Ulladulla, NSW - 25 Mar 2021 by MattM
Chelepteryx collesi at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MattM
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Nanima, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by MattM
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Cotter River, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by MattM
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 May 2020 by MattM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by MattM
Trichopoda giacomellii (Feather Leg Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by MattM
Diphucephala elegans (Green scarab beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM
Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by MattM
Kosciuscola cognatus (A grasshopper) at Adaminaby, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Providence Portal, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Providence Portal, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by MattM
Polyrhachis semiaurata (A golden spiny ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Karabar, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Karabar, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM
Unidentified Wasp (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 20 Nov 2019 by MattM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Myopsalta waterhousei (Smoky Buzzer) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Synemon plana at Umbagong District Park - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Melophorus sp. (genus) (Furnace ant) at Latham, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Macgregor, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by MattM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by MattM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Latham, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by MattM
Ogcodes sp. (genus) (Hunchback Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Nov 2019 by MattM
Diamma bicolor (Blue ant, Bluebottle ant) at Brindabella, NSW - 21 Oct 2019 by MattM
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 1 Sep 2019 by MattM
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Tianjara, NSW - 31 Aug 2019 by MattM
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Strathnairn, ACT - 6 Aug 2019 by MattM
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 26 May 2019 by MattM
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Mar 2019 by MattM
Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2019 by MattM
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MattM
Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Mittagong, NSW - 17 Jan 2019 by MattM
Polyzosteria viridissima (Alpine Metallic Cockroach) at Cotter River, ACT - 11 Jan 2019 by MattM
Ctenomorpha marginipennis (Margin-winged stick insect) at Kioloa, NSW - 10 Jan 2019 by MattM
Garrha carnea (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by MattM
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Oct 2017 by MattM
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis (Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Nov 2016 by MattM
Tropis sp. (genus) (Longhorn or longicorn beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Oct 2016 by MattM
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2015 by MattM
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Nov 2015 by MattM
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