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Anoplognathus brunnipennis

Green-tailed Christmas beetle at Tharwa, ACT

Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017
Anoplognathus brunnipennis at Tharwa, ACT - 7 Jan 2017
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Anoplognathus brunnipennis 10 Sep 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Anoplognathus brunnipennis 26 Jun 2017 MichaelBedingfield

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On the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

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Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Tharwa, ACT - 12 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Mar 2017 by michaelb
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Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Feb 2017 by michaelb
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Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Pison rufipes (A spider wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2017 by michaelb
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Alisma plantago-aquatica (Water Plantain) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by michaelb
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Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Salix nigra (Black Willow) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Thynnus zonatus (Native Flower Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2017 by michaelb
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Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016 by michaelb
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Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Nov 2016 by michaelb
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Fumaria sp. (Fumitory) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2016 by michaelb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
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Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Ligustrum sinense (Narrow-leaf Privet, Chinese Privet) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 May 2015 by michaelb
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Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2015 by michaelb
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Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2015 by michaelb
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Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2015 by michaelb
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Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Dec 2014 by michaelb
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Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2014 by michaelb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Euchiton sphaericus (Star Cudweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2014 by michaelb
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Nov 2013 by michaelb
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jan 2009 by michaelb
Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2009 by michaelb
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Mar 2007 by michaelb

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