Insects
Sighting 4264266

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Unidentified at suppressed - 7 Jul 2020
Unidentified at suppressed - 7 Jul 2020
Unidentified at suppressed - 7 Jul 2020
Unidentified at suppressed - 7 Jul 2020
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Unidentified 10 Jul 2020 RossMannell

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This one had me stumped. I was scanning through all insect pictures on Atlas but couldn’t find it. It had landed on the sand in front of me.

4 comments

KimPullen wrote:
   13 Jul 2020
I can't tell if this is a wasp of the Braconidae, or a bug of the Miridae, or something else entirely! I'd love to see a specimen.
RossMannell wrote:
   14 Jul 2020
I was surprised when this one landed near my feet. It didn’t seem that active. When I tried to identify it and couldn’t find it I had wondered if it had been brought in by strong winds. If I see one again I will try to get a specimen but, if I'm correct about wind, it could have been a one off chance visitor. I remember where I spotted it on Bournda Beach so will keep watching for one. If seen in the national park, would it be okay to capture one for you to ID considering park restrictions?
KimPullen wrote:
   30 Jul 2020
Yes Ross. I'll take the fall if necessary!
RossMannell wrote:
   30 Jul 2020
I did return to the location but had no luck searching the area. As I am often at Bournda I'll keep my eyes open.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Jul 2020 10:37 AM Recorded on
  • RossMannell Recorded by
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