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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Ictinogomphus australis (Australian Tiger) at Gibberagee, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Bungybird
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Illilanga
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Evatt, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by TimL
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Evatt, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by TimL
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by AndrewMcCutcheon
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Long Beach, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by Filip
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Anoplognathus viriditarsis (Green-footed Christmas beetle) at Brogo, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Isaacs, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by SkyFire747
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Kambah, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Tennent, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Tennent, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Tennent, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Kambah, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Tennent, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Tennent, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Tennent, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Conder, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Waramanga, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by HelenCross
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Tura Beach, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Panboola
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Burra, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Safarigirl
Paragryllacris sp. (Raspy cricket) at Kalaru, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Nannodiplax rubra (Pygmy Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Rhyothemis phyllis (Yellow-striped Flutterer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Nannodiplax rubra (Pygmy Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Ictinogomphus australis (Australian Tiger) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Pseudabispa bicolor (A potter wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Goorooyarroo NR (ACT) - 31 Dec 2016 by lexihoward
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Eusynthemis brevistyla (Small Tigertail) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Gibberagee, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cotter River, ACT - 31 Dec 2016 by KenT
Amenia sp. (genus) (Yellow-headed Blowfly) at South Durras, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Harrisi
Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Bungendore, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by yellowboxwoodland
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Goorooyarroo NR (ACT) - 30 Dec 2016 by MatthewFrawley
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Cotter River, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by KenT
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Cotter River, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by KenT
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Cotter River, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by KenT
Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Cotter River, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by KenT
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Burra, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Safarigirl
Endoxyla lituratus (A Wattle Goat Moth) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by arjay
Diplacodes sp. (genus) (Percher) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by RodDeb
Austroepigomphus praeruptus (Twin-spot Hunter) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Rhyothemis phyllis (Yellow-striped Flutterer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Rhyothemis phyllis (Yellow-striped Flutterer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Ictinogomphus australis (Australian Tiger) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Orthetrum villosovittatum (Fiery Skimmer) at Gibberagee, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by Bungybird
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Wamboin, NSW - 30 Dec 2016 by natureguy
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at Hall, ACT - 30 Dec 2016 by Bron
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Kambah, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Yoyetta celis (Silver Princess Cicada) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Scaptia patula (March fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Spilostethus pacificus (Milkweed bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Anoplognathus suturalis (Centreline Christmas beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Dec 2016 by spanuska
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Gibberagee, NSW - 28 Dec 2016 by Bungybird

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