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Lagriini sp. (tribe)

Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle at Black Range, NSW

Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
Lagriini sp. (tribe) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Nov 2020
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Identification history

LAGRIINI (tribe) 18 Nov 2020 KimPullen
LAGRIINI (tribe) 18 Nov 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 16 Nov 2020 StephH

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Three small (largest 15 mm) caterpillars resting near an ants' nest in a situation that I would not normally expect to find them, ie usually I would think that larvae like this would be carried inside as food. Plenty of small (6 mm) brown ants (second photo) foraging around the nest but apparently ignoring the caterpillars. An interesting mystery.

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KimPullen wrote:
   18 Nov 2020
The ants may be Funnel ants (Aphaenogaster).

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(Pittosporum leaf beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Oct 2020 by Steph H Astia hariola (Gypsy Jumper) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Oct 2020 by Steph H Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H Saitis virgatus (Striped saitis) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Sep 2020 by Steph H Neodialineura striatithorax (A therevidae fly) at Black Range, NSW - 26 Sep 2020 by Steph H Calomela maculicollis (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Sep 2020 by Steph H Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Black Range, NSW - 20 Sep 2020 by Steph H Cymbonotus lawsonianus (Austral Bear's-ear) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Black Range, NSW - 18 Sep 2020 by Steph H Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H Cuspicona simplex (Green potato bug) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Black Range, NSW - 14 Sep 2020 by Steph H Cydnidae sp. (family) (Burrower bug) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Steph H Varanus varius (Lace Monitor) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Steph H Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 12 Sep 2020 by Steph H Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Black Range, NSW - 11 Sep 2020 by Steph H Paropsisterna liturata (Leaf beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by Steph H Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by StephH Servaea sp. (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by Steph H Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Black Range, NSW - 6 Sep 2020 by StephH Aglaosoma variegata (A Prominent moth) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by Steph H Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by Steph H Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by StephH Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by Steph H Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by StephH Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by Steph H Pellaea falcata (Sickle fern) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Aug 2020 by StephH Cervidae (Deer (unknown species)) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Aug 2020 by Steph H Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at Black Range, NSW - 4 Aug 2020 by StephH Macrolepiota clelandii (Macrolepiota clelandii) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Jul 2020 by Steph H Pittosporum undulatum (Sweet Pittosporum) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jul 2020 by StephH Rhodofomitopsis lilacinogilva (Rhodofomitopsis lilacinogilva) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jul 2020 by Steph H Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Black Range, NSW - 28 Jul 2020 by Steph H Allocasuarina littoralis (Black She-oak) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Jul 2020 by StephH Notelaea venosa (Large Mock olive) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jul 2020 by StephH Cassinia trinerva (Three-veined cassinia) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jul 2020 by StephH Eustrephus latifolius (Wombat Berry) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Jul 2020 by StephH Claoxylon australe (Brittlewood) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Jul 2020 by StephH Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jun 2020 by StephH Geitonoplesium cymosum (Climbing Lily) at Black Range, NSW - 27 Jun 2020 by StephH Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus (Spider ant) at Black Range, NSW - 25 Jun 2020 by Steph H Hibbertia aspera subsp. aspera at Black Range, NSW - 22 Jun 2020 by StephH Pomaderris cinerea (Grey Pomaderris) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jun 2020 by StephH
Convolvulus angustissimus (Pink Bindweed) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Nov 2020 by StephH
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Black Range, NSW - 6 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Fuligo septica (Scrambled egg slime) at Black Range, NSW - 5 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 4 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Nov 2020 by StephH
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Amauroderma rude (Red-staining Stalked Polypore) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Nov 2020 by Steph H
Agarics at Black Range, NSW - 31 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 31 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Clavulinopsis sulcata (Clavulinopsis sulcata) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lopholaimus antarcticus (Topknot Pigeon) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Amanita xanthocephala (Vermilion grisette) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa (Bristle fly) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Agarics at Black Range, NSW - 28 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Black Range, NSW - 27 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Black Range, NSW - 27 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Amata nigriceps (Tiger moth) at Black Range, NSW - 27 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lepispilus sp. (genus) (Yellow-spotted darkling beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 22 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Black Range, NSW - 22 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Black Range, NSW - 21 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Syrphidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Black Range, NSW - 21 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at Black Range, NSW - 21 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 20 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Black Range, NSW - 20 Oct 2020 by StephH
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Black Range, NSW - 20 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Crocanthes glycina (Crocanthes glycina) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Comocrus behri (Mistletoe Day Moth) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Silene gallica var. quinquevulnera (Five-wounded Catchfly) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Macrolepiota clelandii (Macrolepiota clelandii) at Black Range, NSW - 16 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Hemianax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Black Range, NSW - 11 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Leucosarcia melanoleuca (Wonga Pigeon) at Black Range, NSW - 11 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Black Range, NSW - 11 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Black Range, NSW - 10 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Amenia chrysame (A Blow Fly) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Antictenia punctunculus (A geometer moth) at Black Range, NSW - 5 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Scopula sp. (Wave) at Black Range, NSW - 5 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Halmus chalybeus (Steel-blue labybird) at Black Range, NSW - 4 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Prometopus inassueta (Green-tinged Moth) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Balta bicolor (A balta cockroach) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Lamprolina sp. (Pittosporum leaf beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Astia hariola (Gypsy Jumper) at Black Range, NSW - 2 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Saitis virgatus (Striped saitis) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Oct 2020 by Steph H
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Neodialineura striatithorax (A therevidae fly) at Black Range, NSW - 26 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Calomela maculicollis (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Black Range, NSW - 20 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Cymbonotus lawsonianus (Austral Bear's-ear) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by StephH
Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Black Range, NSW - 18 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Cuspicona simplex (Green potato bug) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Black Range, NSW - 14 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Cydnidae sp. (family) (Burrower bug) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Varanus varius (Lace Monitor) at Black Range, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 12 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Black Range, NSW - 11 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Paropsisterna liturata (Leaf beetle) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by StephH
Servaea sp. (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Black Range, NSW - 6 Sep 2020 by StephH
Aglaosoma variegata (A Prominent moth) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by Steph H
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Sep 2020 by StephH
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by Steph H
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by StephH
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Black Range, NSW - 24 Aug 2020 by Steph H
Pellaea falcata (Sickle fern) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Aug 2020 by StephH
Cervidae (Deer (unknown species)) at Black Range, NSW - 19 Aug 2020 by Steph H
Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at Black Range, NSW - 4 Aug 2020 by StephH
Macrolepiota clelandii (Macrolepiota clelandii) at Black Range, NSW - 30 Jul 2020 by Steph H
Pittosporum undulatum (Sweet Pittosporum) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jul 2020 by StephH
Rhodofomitopsis lilacinogilva (Rhodofomitopsis lilacinogilva) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jul 2020 by Steph H
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Black Range, NSW - 28 Jul 2020 by Steph H
Allocasuarina littoralis (Black She-oak) at Black Range, NSW - 15 Jul 2020 by StephH
Notelaea venosa (Large Mock olive) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jul 2020 by StephH
Cassinia trinerva (Three-veined cassinia) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jul 2020 by StephH
Eustrephus latifolius (Wombat Berry) at Black Range, NSW - 3 Jul 2020 by StephH
Claoxylon australe (Brittlewood) at Black Range, NSW - 1 Jul 2020 by StephH
Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Black Range, NSW - 29 Jun 2020 by StephH
Geitonoplesium cymosum (Climbing Lily) at Black Range, NSW - 27 Jun 2020 by StephH
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus (Spider ant) at Black Range, NSW - 25 Jun 2020 by Steph H
Hibbertia aspera subsp. aspera at Black Range, NSW - 22 Jun 2020 by StephH
Pomaderris cinerea (Grey Pomaderris) at Black Range, NSW - 8 Jun 2020 by StephH

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Location information

Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 16 Nov 2020 01:37 PM Recorded on
  • StephH Recorded by
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