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Austracantha minax

Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Austracantha minax at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Austracantha minax 4 Feb 2022 MichaelBedingfield
Austracantha minax 3 Feb 2022 AndyRussell

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Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 9 Jun 2024 by TimL
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 30 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 22 Feb 2024 by Gallpix
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2024 by AndyRussell
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 19 Jan 2024 by JanetRussell
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Deliochus zelivira (Messy Leaf Curling Spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by Christine
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by galah681
Acacia flexifolia (Bent-leaf Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by HelenCross
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by HelenCross
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by AndyRussell
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Lobelia sp. (A Lobelia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by galah681
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Christine
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea sp. (A Bush Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea pedunculata (Matted Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Daviesia ulicifolia (Gorse Bitter-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea sp. (A Bush Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea subspicata (Low Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea polifolia (Dusky Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea microphylla (Egg and Bacon Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Acacia floribunda (White Sally Wattle, Gossamer Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AndyRussell
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by galah681
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by galah681
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by galah681
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Capusa senilis (Black-banded Wedge-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by Robyn9
Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by AndyRussell
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mirbelia oxylobioides (Mountain Mirbelia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus (Plasterer bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by PeterA
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by AndyRussell
Macrolepiota sp. at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by galah681
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by AndyRussell
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Sep 2020 by AndyRussell
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by AndyRussell
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Dodonaea procumbens (Creeping Hop-bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Callistemon pallidus (Lemon Bottlebrush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Neocistela ovalis (Comb-clawed beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik

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  • 3 Feb 2022 10:02 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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