Sending in an insect for identification

Sending in an insect for identification
Our insect identification service is a reliable way of positively identifying beneficial and pest insects.

If you are a grower or adviser in Victoria or southern NSW, and you are working with broadacre crops or pastures, we can assist you with an insect (or other invertebrate) identification.

We can help with an ID via good quality images or through a sample submission.

How to send in a photo:
- Take images according to our tips
- Send images to 0484 310 697 or pestfacts@cesaraustralia.com
- Fill in questionnaire below
How to send in live samples:
- Please contact us first on 0484 310 697 or pestfacts@cesaraustralia.com
- Fill in questionnaire below
- Place fresh specimens in a medium to large, sturdy plastic container.
- Send multiple individuals. A sample of 10 specimens will do for larger insects such as caterpillars and beetles. For smaller invertebrates such as mites and aphids, > 30 individuals can be sent by harvesting and sending us the infested foliage.
- Place a tissue or piece of paper towel in the container to absorb excess moisture.
- Include some of the insect’s host plant as food for the journey.
- Send the sample via Express Post Addressed to:
Julia Severi and Lilia Jenkins
Level 1, 95 Albert Street
Brunswick VIC 3056
Please fill in this questionnaire to assist with your ID request
Occurrence date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Host*
Plant growth stage
Describe the damage or insect severity
Location (provide GPS coordinates if possible)*
Further relevant information
Parcel tracking number (if sending in sample)
We are currently working with the University of Melbourne on an investment known as the Australian Grains and Horticulture Pest Innovation Program (AGHPIP).This initiative aims to help growers reduce reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and implement innovative strategies to manage pest populations and promote beneficial insects. By submitting this form, you are acknowledging that someone from the project team may get in contact with you to obtain certain pest samples of interest. Please tick the option below if you do not want to be contacted about this.

I prefer to not be contacted about obtaining further samples in relation to this identification request
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Sending in an insect for identification

Please fill in this questionnaire to assist with your ID request