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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Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by michaelb
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by michaelb
Crocidosema plebejana (Cotton Tipworm Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Heliocosma melanotypa (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Bullen Range - 25 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Bullen Range - 25 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Candalides heathi (Rayed Blue) at Bullen Range - 25 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Coree, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by JudithRoach
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Coree, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by JudithRoach
Tisiphone abeona (Varied Sword-grass Brown) at Bundanoon, NSW - 24 Oct 2018 by JanHartog
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Bundanoon, NSW - 24 Oct 2018 by JanHartog
Chauliognathus sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Saint Georges Basin, NSW - 24 Oct 2018 by christinemrigg
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by TimL
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by ruthkerruish
Capusa cuculloides (White-winged Wedge-moth) at Theodore, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by Owen
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 24 Oct 2018 by Owen
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Theodore, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Owen
Termessa shepherdi (Shepherd's Footman) at Theodore, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Owen
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Theodore, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Owen
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Symonston, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Mike
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by TimL
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Symonston, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Mike
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Stauralia sp. (genus) (False stink bug) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Therevidae (family) (Unidentified stiletto fly) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE (caterpillar or pupa or cocoon) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Tim L
Argynnina cyrila (Forest Brown, Cyril's Brown) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Capusa cuculloides (White-winged Wedge-moth) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Tim L
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Ogcodes sp. (genus) (Hunchback Fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by TimL
Argynnina cyrila (Forest Brown, Cyril's Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by DPRees125
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Argynnina cyrila (Forest Brown, Cyril's Brown) at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Christine
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Undefined - 23 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at Wamboin, NSW - 23 Oct 2018 by natureguy
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Undefined - 23 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Termessa shepherdi (Shepherd's Footman) at Wamboin, NSW - 23 Oct 2018 by natureguy
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Urambi Hills - 22 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Malley, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Monistria concinna (Southern Pyrgomorph) at Cotter River, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JudithRoach
Comptosia stria (A bee fly) at Isaacs, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at O'Malley, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by roymcd
Homotrysis lugubris (Darkling beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Poecilasthena thalassias (Sea-blue Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Mike
Monocrepidus sp. (genus) (Click beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Mike
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Symonston, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Mike
Rhytiphora lateralis (Silver-side longhorn beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Cadmus (Cadmus) crucicollis (Leaf beetle) at Coree, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Pempsamacra dispersa (Longhorn beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by LyndalT
Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Herimosa albovenata (White-veined Sand-skipper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Philobota protecta (A concealer moth) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Ainslie, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by jb2602
Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Chakola, NSW - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Dichromodes consignata (Signed Heath Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Owen
Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle) at Narrabundah, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by RobParnell
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Glaucocharis dilatella (A Crambid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by ibaird
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Ainslie, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Ainslie, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Capusa cuculloides (White-winged Wedge-moth) at Burra, NSW - 21 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Theodore, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Owen
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by TimL
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by jbromilow50
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Mike
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Mike
Rhinotia bidentata (Two-spot Rhinotia weevil) at Carwoola, NSW - 21 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Papyrius nitidus (Shining Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by Mike
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa (Wasp-mimic hoverfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by TimL
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Oct 2018 by RodDeb

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