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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Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 20 Mar 2017 by narelle
Cruria synopla (Forest Day-moth) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 15 Mar 2017 by narelle
Endoxyla encalypti (Wattle Goat Moth) at Kiah, NSW - 14 Mar 2017 by jimm
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Kiah, NSW - 5 Mar 2017 by jimm
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Kiah, NSW - 5 Mar 2017 by jimm
Amegilla (Asaropoda) bombiformis (Teddy Bear Bee) at Burrill Lake Aboriginal Cave Walking Track - 22 Feb 2017 by CharlesDove
Pseudorhynchus mimeticus (Snout nose katydid) at Undefined - 21 Feb 2017 by Nivlek
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Edrom, NSW - 19 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Amenia imperialis (Yellow-headed blowfly) at Edrom, NSW - 19 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Green Cape, NSW - 19 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Polyzosteria aenea (Pink-tailed heath cockroach) at Edrom, NSW - 19 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Edrom, NSW - 19 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Asilidae (family) (Unidentified Robber fly) at Green Cape, NSW - 15 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Asilidae (family) (Unidentified Robber fly) at Green Cape, NSW - 14 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Green Cape, NSW - 14 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Green Cape, NSW - 14 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Macrotona sp. (genus) (Macrotona grasshopper) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Talaurinus sp. (Ground weevil) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Polyzosteria aenea (Pink-tailed heath cockroach) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Green Cape, NSW - 13 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Green Cape, NSW - 12 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Undefined - 9 Feb 2017 by Charles Dove
Papilio demoleus (Chequered Swallowtail) at Kiah, NSW - 9 Feb 2017 by jimm
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Bournda, NSW - 8 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Bournda, NSW - 8 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Orthetrum sabina (Slender Skimmer) at Bournda, NSW - 8 Feb 2017 by RossMannell
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at South Pacific Heathland Reserve - 6 Feb 2017 by Charles Dove
Popplepsalta sp. (Cicada) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 30 Jan 2017 by narelle
Tigrioides alterna (Alternating Footman) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 30 Jan 2017 by narelle
Endoxyla encalypti (Wattle Goat Moth) at Tathra, NSW - 28 Jan 2017 by alirodway
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Conjola, NSW - 25 Jan 2017 by Margieras
Paroplites australis (Banksia longhorn beetle) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 22 Jan 2017 by narelle
Trapezites symmomus (Splendid Ochre) at Surfside, NSW - 21 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Diamma bicolor (Blue ant, Bluebottle ant) at Batemans Bay, NSW - 21 Jan 2017 by Liam.m
Amenia imperialis (Yellow-headed blowfly) at Narrabarba, NSW - 19 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Coelophora inaequalis (Variable Ladybird beetle) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Rhitzala modesta (Short winged heath grasshopper) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Euprosopia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Triclista guttata (March or Horse Fly) at Tathra, NSW - 14 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Kiah, NSW - 14 Jan 2017 by jimm
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Undefined - 13 Jan 2017 by Nivlek
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Kiah, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by jimm
Pteryperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at Kalaru, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Dolphin Point, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by Charles Dove
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Phasmatodea (order) (Unidentified stick insect) at Brogo, NSW - 6 Jan 2017 by CCPK
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Kalaru, NSW - 4 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
Cizara ardeniae (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Jan 2017 by AndrewMcCutcheon
Anoplognathus viriditarsis (Green-footed Christmas beetle) at Bemboka River Reserve - 2 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Harpobittacus sp. (genus) (Hangingfly) at Bemboka River Reserve - 2 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Harpobittacus sp. (genus) (Hangingfly) at Bemboka River Reserve - 2 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Trapezites symmomus (Splendid Ochre) at Bemboka River Reserve - 2 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Bemboka River Reserve - 2 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Undefined - 1 Jan 2017 by Charles Dove
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
Anoplognathus viriditarsis (Green-footed Christmas beetle) at Brogo, NSW - 1 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Tura Beach, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Panboola
Paragryllacris sp. (Raspy cricket) at Kalaru, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Amenia sp. (genus) (Yellow-headed Blowfly) at South Durras, NSW - 31 Dec 2016 by Harrisi
Megachile ustulata at Keiraville, NSW - 26 Dec 2016 by PaperbarkNativeBees
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Woollamia, NSW - 26 Dec 2016 by christinemrigg
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Jervis Bay, JBT - 26 Dec 2016 by christinemrigg
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Merimbula, NSW - 25 Dec 2016 by JanetRussell
Laphria sp. (Robber fly) at Kalaru, NSW - 24 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Kalaru, NSW - 24 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Kalaru, NSW - 22 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Kalaru, NSW - 22 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Tanja, NSW - 22 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Kalaru, NSW - 21 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Jervis Bay, JBT - 21 Dec 2016 by christinemrigg
Tisiphone abeona (Varied Sword-grass Brown) at Kalaru, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Kalaru, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Kalaru, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Chrysonoma fascialis (A Concealer moth (Wingia group) at Kalaru, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Ectomocoris patricius (Ground assassin bug) at Kalaru, NSW - 20 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Unanderra, NSW - 18 Dec 2016 by PaperbarkNativeBees
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Kalaru, NSW - 18 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Kalaru, NSW - 18 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Merimbula, NSW - 17 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Narrawallee Foreshore and Reserves Bushcare Group - 17 Dec 2016 by CRSImages
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Kalaru, NSW - 16 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Kalaru, NSW - 14 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Kalaru, NSW - 14 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Dec 2016 by AndrewMcCutcheon
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Barragga Bay, NSW - 11 Dec 2016 by narelle
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Mogareeka, NSW - 10 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Austroargiolestes icteromelas icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Undefined - 10 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins

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