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Backobourkia sp. (genus)

An orb weaver at Paddys River, ACT

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Backobourkia sp. (genus) 8 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 5 Jan 2022 HelenCross

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As I was photographing the spider a butterfly flew into the web, which the spider wrapped up, then went back to feeding on the original prey

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Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by HelenCross
Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by HelenCross
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Rosulabryum sp. (A moss) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by HelenCross
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by HelenCross
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by HelenCross
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by HelenCross
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Pomaderris pallida (Pale Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by HelenCross
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Lychas marmoreus (Little Marbled Scorpion) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Urodacus manicatus (Black Rock Scorpion) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Scolopendra laeta (Giant Centipede) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by HelenCross
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Pomaderris pallida (Pale Pomaderris) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by HelenCross
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Tragopogon porrifolius subsp. porrifolius (Salsify, Oyster Plant) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Sorghum leiocladum (Wild Sorghum) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by HelenCross

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  • 5 Jan 2022 12:54 PM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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