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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)
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Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Gurrundah, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by JaneR

Psaltoda moerens

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wheeo, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by JaneR

Coccinella transversalis

Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Bevendale, NSW - 9 Dec 2024 by JaneR

Mordella dumbrelli

Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 27 Nov 2024 by JaneR

Chlenias banksiaria group

Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Tinderry, NSW - 20 Nov 2024 by JaneR

Hippotion scrofa

Aenetus ligniveren (Common Splendid Ghost Moth) at Tinderry, NSW - 20 Nov 2024 by JaneR

Aenetus ligniveren

Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Gunning, NSW - 23 Oct 2024 by JaneR

Austrotephritis poenia

Termessa xanthomelas (A moth) at Windellama, NSW - 2 Oct 2024 by JaneR

Termessa xanthomelas

Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by JaneR

Atoichus bicolor

Egestria suturalis (Anthicid beetle) at Bungonia, NSW - 11 Sep 2024 by JaneR

Egestria suturalis

Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Blakney Creek, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by JaneR

Simosyrphus grandicornis

Psalidostetha banksiae (Banksia Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 6 Mar 2024 by JaneR

Psalidostetha banksiae

Aphis nerii (Milkweed Aphid) at Mount Ainslie - 29 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Aphis nerii

Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at QPRC LGA - 28 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Orthodera ministralis

Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Breadalbane, NSW - 24 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Zizina otis

Thalaina selenaea (Orange-rimmed Satin Moth) at QPRC LGA - 21 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Thalaina selenaea

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Mt Holland - 19 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Agonoscelis rutila

Paropsisterna obliterata (Obliterate Melaleuca Leaf Beetle) at Mt Holland - 19 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Paropsisterna obliterata

Atkinsia dominula (Two-brand grass-skipper) at Mt Holland - 18 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Atkinsia dominula

Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Brindabella National Park - 14 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Zizina otis

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Numeralla, NSW - 11 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Junonia villida

Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Anembo, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Pieris rapae

Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Anembo, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Castiarina decemmaculata

Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 14 Jan 2024 by JaneR

Anthela (genus) immature

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Cavan, NSW - 7 Jan 2024 by JaneR

Heteronympha merope

Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) at QPRC LGA - 1 Jan 2024 by JaneR

Opodiphthera helena

Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at QPRC LGA - 10 Dec 2023 by JaneR

Castiarina octospilota

Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at QPRC LGA - 10 Dec 2023 by JaneR

Myrmecia tarsata

Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Tiphiidae (family)

Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Mordella dumbrelli

Hesthesis plorator (A longhorn beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Hesthesis plorator

Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Porrostoma rhipidium

Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Bendoura, NSW - 1 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Pollanisus (genus)

Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Bendoura, NSW - 1 Nov 2023 by JaneR

Lipotriches sp. (genus)

Paropsisterna agricola (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JaneR

Paropsisterna agricola

Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by JaneR

Phaulacridium vittatum

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Franklin, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by JaneR

Papilio anactus

Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by JaneR

Phalaenoides tristifica

Erebidae (family) (Unidentified immature Erebid moth) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by JaneR

Erebidae (family)

Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green nail beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by JaneR

Repsimus manicatus montanus

Phyllotocus marginipennis (Nectar scarab) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by JaneR

Phyllotocus marginipennis

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Woolgarlo, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR

Heteronympha merope

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR

Heteronympha merope

Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR

Phalaenoides glycinae

Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR

Paropsis pictipennis

Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by JaneR

Sepsidae (family)

Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by JaneR

Hypodoxa muscosaria

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Lake George, NSW - 29 Oct 2022 by JaneR

Poecilometis strigatus

Belenois java (Caper White) at Lake George, NSW - 27 Oct 2022 by JaneR

Belenois java

Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Campbell, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by JaneR

Melangyna viridiceps

Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Gundary, NSW - 17 Oct 2022 by JaneR

Perginae sp. (subfamily)

Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Garran, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by JaneR

Anthela (genus) immature

Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Mount Clear, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by JaneR

Pieris rapae

Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Coree, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by JaneR

Pterygophorus cinctus

Abantiades (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth) at Cotter River, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by JaneR

Abantiades (genus)

Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by JaneR

Pseudoperga sp. (genus)

Percassa rugifrons (Mountain Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Percassa rugifrons

Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Acripeza reticulata

Chrysolarentia insulsata (Insipid Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Chrysolarentia insulsata

Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Booth, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Scaptia sp. (genus)

Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Booth, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Australiphthiria hilaris

Pterolocera (genus) (Antheliid moth) at Tennent, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by JaneR

Pterolocera (genus)

Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Melangyna viridiceps

Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Tephritidae sp. (family)

Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Atoichus bicolor

Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Watson, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by JaneR

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2021 by JaneR

Syrphini sp. (tribe)

Coccoidea (superfamily) (Mealy bug or scale insect) at Kowen, ACT - 18 May 2021 by JaneR

Coccoidea (superfamily)

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Mount Clear, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by JaneR

Junonia villida

Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Kowen, ACT - 28 Jan 2021 by JaneR

Amata (genus)

Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Majura, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by JaneR

Agrius convolvuli

Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by JaneR

Scaptia sp. (genus)

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Majura, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by JaneR

Psaltoda moerens

Hecatesia fenestrata (Common Whistling Moth) at Majura, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JaneR

Hecatesia fenestrata

Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Holt, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JaneR

Chrysolina quadrigemina

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Macnamara, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JaneR

Perunga ochracea

Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wollogorang, NSW - 25 Aug 2020 by JaneR

Coccinella transversalis

Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 21 May 2020 by JaneR

Simosyrphus grandicornis

Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Majura, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by JaneR

Conocephalus upoluensis

Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JaneR

Anthela varia

Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JaneR

Vespula germanica

Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by JaneR

Amata (genus)

Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JaneR

Mantodea (order)

Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by JaneR

Nyctemera amicus

Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Undefined, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by JaneR

Agonoscelis rutila

Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Burra, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 by JaneR

Phalaenoides tristifica

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Burra, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 by JaneR

Junonia villida

Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Jan 2018 by JaneR

Ellipsidion australe

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Gurrundah, NSW - 23 Dec 2024 by JaneR
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wheeo, NSW - 18 Dec 2024 by JaneR
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Bevendale, NSW - 9 Dec 2024 by JaneR
Chlenias banksiaria group (A Geometer moth) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 27 Nov 2024 by JaneR
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Tinderry, NSW - 20 Nov 2024 by JaneR
Aenetus ligniveren (Common Splendid Ghost Moth) at Tinderry, NSW - 20 Nov 2024 by JaneR
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Gunning, NSW - 23 Oct 2024 by JaneR
Termessa xanthomelas (A moth) at Windellama, NSW - 2 Oct 2024 by JaneR
Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Mount Fairy, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by JaneR
Egestria suturalis (Anthicid beetle) at Bungonia, NSW - 11 Sep 2024 by JaneR
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Blakney Creek, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by JaneR
Psalidostetha banksiae (Banksia Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 6 Mar 2024 by JaneR
Aphis nerii (Milkweed Aphid) at Mount Ainslie - 29 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at QPRC LGA - 28 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Breadalbane, NSW - 24 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Thalaina selenaea (Orange-rimmed Satin Moth) at QPRC LGA - 21 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Mt Holland - 19 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Paropsisterna obliterata (Obliterate Melaleuca Leaf Beetle) at Mt Holland - 19 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Atkinsia dominula (Two-brand grass-skipper) at Mt Holland - 18 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Brindabella National Park - 14 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Numeralla, NSW - 11 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Anembo, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Anembo, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 14 Jan 2024 by JaneR
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Cavan, NSW - 7 Jan 2024 by JaneR
Opodiphthera helena (Helena Gum Moth) at QPRC LGA - 1 Jan 2024 by JaneR
Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at QPRC LGA - 10 Dec 2023 by JaneR
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at QPRC LGA - 10 Dec 2023 by JaneR
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Hesthesis plorator (A longhorn beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 30 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Bendoura, NSW - 1 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Bendoura, NSW - 1 Nov 2023 by JaneR
Paropsisterna agricola (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by JaneR
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by JaneR
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Franklin, ACT - 21 Feb 2023 by JaneR
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by JaneR
Erebidae (family) (Unidentified immature Erebid moth) at Watson, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by JaneR
Repsimus manicatus montanus (Green nail beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by JaneR
Phyllotocus marginipennis (Nectar scarab) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by JaneR
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Woolgarlo, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Burrinjuck, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 by JaneR
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Lake George, NSW - 29 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Belenois java (Caper White) at Lake George, NSW - 27 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Campbell, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Gundary, NSW - 17 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Garran, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by JaneR
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Mount Clear, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by JaneR
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Coree, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by JaneR
Abantiades (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth) at Cotter River, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by JaneR
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by JaneR
Percassa rugifrons (Mountain Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Chrysolarentia insulsata (Insipid Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Booth, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Booth, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Pterolocera (genus) (Antheliid moth) at Tennent, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by JaneR
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Watson, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Coccoidea (superfamily) (Mealy bug or scale insect) at Kowen, ACT - 18 May 2021 by JaneR
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Mount Clear, ACT - 5 Apr 2021 by JaneR
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Kowen, ACT - 28 Jan 2021 by JaneR
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Majura, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by JaneR
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by JaneR
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Majura, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by JaneR
Hecatesia fenestrata (Common Whistling Moth) at Majura, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JaneR
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Holt, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JaneR
Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Macnamara, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JaneR
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wollogorang, NSW - 25 Aug 2020 by JaneR
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 21 May 2020 by JaneR
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Majura, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by JaneR
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Fyshwick, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JaneR
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Mar 2020 by JaneR
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by JaneR
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JaneR
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by JaneR
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Undefined, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by JaneR
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Burra, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Burra, NSW - 24 Mar 2019 by JaneR
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Jan 2018 by JaneR
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