TEST
Fungi
Shelf-like to hoof-like & usually on wood
Pored or somewhat maze-like on underside [bracket polypores]
Sighting 4378079

Postia pelliculosa

A wood-rotting bracket fungus at Point 4081

Postia pelliculosa at Point 4081 - 6 Apr 2021
Postia pelliculosa at Point 4081 - 6 Apr 2021
Postia pelliculosa at Point 4081 - 6 Apr 2021
Postia pelliculosa at Point 4081 - 6 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Postia pelliculosa 27 Sep 2022 Heino1
Oligoporus 6 Apr 2021 CathB

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At base of living stringybark. Has grown considerably since first seen almost 2 weeks ago. Droplets quite wet.

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Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jul 2024 by CathB

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Arkys sp. (genus) (An Ambush, Bird-dropping or Triangular Spider) at Point 4081 - 12 May 2024 by CathB

Arkys sp. (genus)

CathB
Trupanea (genus) (Fruit fly or seed fly) at Point 4081 - 3 Apr 2024 by CathB

Trupanea (genus)

CathB
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 9 Mar 2024 by CathB

Oedosmylus tasmaniensis

CathB
Phauloplana illuta (A concealer moth) at Point 4081 - 9 Mar 2024 by CathB

Phauloplana illuta

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Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB

Merimnetes oblongus

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Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB

Epermenia exilis

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Entiminae (subfamily) (Entimine weevil) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB

Entiminae (subfamily)

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Gnathifera eurybias (A Fringe-tufted Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Aug 2023 by CathB

Gnathifera eurybias

CathB
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by lbradley

Cassinia longifolia

lbradley
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Aranda, ACT - 9 Jul 2023 by lbradley

Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides

lbradley
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB

Monomachus antipodalis

CathB
Acrocercops laciniella (Blackbutt Leafminer) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2023 by CathB

Acrocercops laciniella

CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by CathB

Sapromyza sp. (genus)

CathB
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by CathB

Epermenia exilis

CathB
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB

Epithymema incomposita

CathB
Scoparia oxygona (A Pyralid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB

Scoparia oxygona

CathB
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB

Ichneumonidae (family)

CathB
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by lbradley

Wahlenbergia multicaulis

lbradley
Scoparia spelaea (a Crambid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022 by CathB

Scoparia spelaea

CathB
Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022 by CathB

Hyalopeza schneiderae

CathB
Galium gaudichaudii (Rough Bedstraw) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley

Galium gaudichaudii

lbradley
Myosotis discolor (Forget-me-not) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley

Myosotis discolor

lbradley
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by CathB

Ptilophorus sp. (genus)

CathB
Sciaphila debiliana (A Tortricid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by CathB

Sciaphila debiliana

CathB
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Aranda, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by CathB

Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage

CathB
Indigofera adesmiifolia (Tick Indigo) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Indigofera adesmiifolia

MatthewFrawley
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Glycine clandestina

MatthewFrawley
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by CathB

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

CathB
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by CathB

Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis

CathB
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by CathB

Turnix varius

CathB
Leiodidae sp. (family) (A round fungus beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022 by CathB

Leiodidae sp. (family)

CathB
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 3 May 2022 by CathB

Halone sejuncta

CathB
Chrysolarentia subrectaria (A Geometer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by CathB

Chrysolarentia subrectaria

CathB
Dalodesmidae (family) (Dalodesmid flat-backed millipede) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by CathB

Dalodesmidae (family)

CathB
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis (Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

CathB
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Corcorax melanorhamphos

MatthewFrawley
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB

Rivellia sp. (genus)

CathB
Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB

Trichalus sp. (genus)

CathB
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB

Acropolitis rudisana

CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB

Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed

CathB
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB

Ripiphoridae (family)

CathB
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by CathB

Stagmatophora argyrostrepta

CathB
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Holt, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by CathB

Miturgidae (family)

CathB
Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by MattFox

Lichenomphalia chromacea

MattFox
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by MattFox

Clavulina vinaceocervina

MattFox
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 24 Mar 2021 by CathB

Porismus strigatus

CathB
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by KMcCue

Philemon corniculatus

KMcCue
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB

Ceratopogonidae (family)

CathB
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB

Chalcidoidea (superfamily)

CathB
Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB

Idaea costaria

CathB
Eucnemidae (family) (False click beetles) at Point 4081 - 11 Jan 2021 by CathB

Eucnemidae (family)

CathB
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Holt, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by CathB

Ripiphoridae (family)

CathB
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue

Nyssus albopunctatus

KMcCue
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Holt, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by CathB

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth

CathB
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Holt, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes

Ajuga australis

Jubeyjubes
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Holt, ACT - 5 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes

Linaria pelisseriana

Jubeyjubes
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley

Notamacropus rufogriseus

MatthewFrawley
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley

Acacia gunnii

MatthewFrawley
Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB

Grimmia sp.

CathB
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB

Symphypleona sp. (order)

CathB
Gigaspermum repens (Moss) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB

Gigaspermum repens

CathB
Phaeoceros sp. at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB

Phaeoceros sp.

CathB
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by CathB

Jotus sp. (genus)

CathB
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by CathB

Apocrita (suborder)

CathB
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Feb 2020 by CathB

Philobota (genus)

CathB
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Dunlop, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by CathB

Olbonoma triptycha

CathB
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB

Myrmeleontidae (family)

CathB
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB

Bisallardiana gymnopleura

CathB
Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB

Trapezites phigalioides

CathB
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB

Neolucia agricola

CathB
Erina acasta (Blotched Dusky-blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 by CathB

Erina acasta

CathB
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Jun 2018 by CathB

Chelaner kiliani

CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB

Servaea sp. (genus)

CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2018 by CathB

Hemicordulia tau

CathB
Xylorycta (genus) (A concealer moth) at Point 4081 - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB

Xylorycta (genus)

CathB
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB

Lucilia cuprina

CathB
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Oct 2017 by MatthewFrawley

Dillwynia sericea

MatthewFrawley
Chrysothrix xanthina (A lichen) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2017 by CathB

Chrysothrix xanthina

CathB
Tayloria octoblepharum (Moss) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by CathB

Tayloria octoblepharum

CathB
Rosulabryum sp. (A moss) at Point 4081 - 1 Aug 2017 by CathB

Rosulabryum sp.

CathB
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Point 4081 - 24 Jan 2017 by CathB

Phonognatha graeffei

CathB
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Point 4081 - 24 Jan 2017 by CathB

Austracantha minax

CathB
Ophioglossum lusitanicum (Adder's Tongue) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Oct 2016 by catherine.gilbert

Ophioglossum lusitanicum

catherine.gilbert
Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. coriaceum (Austral Adder's Tongue) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Sep 2016 by catherine.gilbert

Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. coriaceum

catherine.gilbert
Geoglossum (Earth tongue) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2016 by CathB

Geoglossum

CathB
Chiloscyphus sp. at Aranda, ACT - 4 Jul 2016 by CathB

Chiloscyphus sp.

CathB
Frullania (A liverwort) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2016 by CathB

Frullania

CathB
Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jul 2024 by CathB
Arkys sp. (genus) (An Ambush, Bird-dropping or Triangular Spider) at Point 4081 - 12 May 2024 by CathB
Trupanea (genus) (Fruit fly or seed fly) at Point 4081 - 3 Apr 2024 by CathB
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 9 Mar 2024 by CathB
Phauloplana illuta (A concealer moth) at Point 4081 - 9 Mar 2024 by CathB
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB
Entiminae (subfamily) (Entimine weevil) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jan 2024 by CathB
Gnathifera eurybias (A Fringe-tufted Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Aug 2023 by CathB
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Aranda, ACT - 9 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB
Acrocercops laciniella (Blackbutt Leafminer) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2023 by CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by CathB
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Apr 2023 by CathB
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB
Scoparia oxygona (A Pyralid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Mar 2023 by CathB
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Scoparia spelaea (a Crambid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022 by CathB
Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022 by CathB
Galium gaudichaudii (Rough Bedstraw) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Myosotis discolor (Forget-me-not) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by CathB
Sciaphila debiliana (A Tortricid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by CathB
Myxomycete - past plasmodial stage at Aranda, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by CathB
Indigofera adesmiifolia (Tick Indigo) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Sep 2022 by CathB
Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis (Wattle Matrush) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by CathB
Turnix varius (Painted Buttonquail) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by CathB
Leiodidae sp. (family) (A round fungus beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022 by CathB
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 3 May 2022 by CathB
Chrysolarentia subrectaria (A Geometer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by CathB
Dalodesmidae (family) (Dalodesmid flat-backed millipede) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by CathB
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis (Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB
Trichalus sp. (genus) (Net-winged beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Stagmatophora argyrostrepta (A cosmet moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by CathB
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Holt, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by CathB
Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 24 Mar 2021 by CathB
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB
Idaea costaria (White-edged Wave) at Holt, ACT - 15 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eucnemidae (family) (False click beetles) at Point 4081 - 11 Jan 2021 by CathB
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Holt, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by CathB
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Holt, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by CathB
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Holt, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Linaria pelisseriana (Pelisser's Toadflax) at Holt, ACT - 5 Oct 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB
Gigaspermum repens (Moss) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB
Phaeoceros sp. at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by CathB
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by CathB
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by CathB
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Feb 2020 by CathB
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Dunlop, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by CathB
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Erina acasta (Blotched Dusky-blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Sep 2018 by CathB
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Jun 2018 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2018 by CathB
Xylorycta (genus) (A concealer moth) at Point 4081 - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Oct 2017 by MatthewFrawley
Chrysothrix xanthina (A lichen) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Aug 2017 by CathB
Tayloria octoblepharum (Moss) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by CathB
Rosulabryum sp. (A moss) at Point 4081 - 1 Aug 2017 by CathB
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Point 4081 - 24 Jan 2017 by CathB
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Point 4081 - 24 Jan 2017 by CathB
Ophioglossum lusitanicum (Adder's Tongue) at Belconnen, ACT - 22 Oct 2016 by catherine.gilbert
Ophioglossum lusitanicum subsp. coriaceum (Austral Adder's Tongue) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Sep 2016 by catherine.gilbert
Geoglossum (Earth tongue) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Sep 2016 by CathB
Chiloscyphus sp. at Aranda, ACT - 4 Jul 2016 by CathB
Frullania (A liverwort) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2016 by CathB

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