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Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis

Black bark mantis or Boxing mantis at Aranda, ACT

Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022
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Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis 29 Apr 2022 KimberiRP
Paraoxypilus tasmaniensis 28 Apr 2022 CathB

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

Asplenium flabellifolium

CathB
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jun 2024 by lbradley

Eucalyptus rossii

lbradley
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024 by CathB

Chelaner kiliani

CathB
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Aranda Bushland - 26 May 2024 by CathB

Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis

CathB
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

CathB
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 27 Dec 2023 by CathB

Gastrophora henricaria

CathB
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley

Exocarpos cupressiformis

lbradley
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley

Exocarpos cupressiformis

lbradley
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley

Exocarpos cupressiformis

lbradley
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by WalkYonder

Porrostoma sp. (genus)

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

Gnathifera eurybias

CathB
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by lbradley

Hibbertia obtusifolia

lbradley
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by JohnBundock

Petroica boodang

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

Monomachus antipodalis

CathB
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB

Lycidae sp. (family)

CathB
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2023 by CathB

Halone sejuncta

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

Sapromyza sp. (genus)

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
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB

Lasiocampidae (family) immature

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

Scoparia spelaea

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

Myosotis discolor

lbradley
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
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Exocarpos strictus

MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Luzula densiflora

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

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

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
Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Aranda, ACT - 8 May 2022 by CathB

Zaprochilus australis

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

Halone sejuncta

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

Dalodesmidae (family)

CathB
Phryganeutis cinerea (Chezala Group moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB

Phryganeutis cinerea

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

Corcorax melanorhamphos

MatthewFrawley
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB

Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order)

CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB

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

Miturgidae (family)

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

Clavulina vinaceocervina

MattFox
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Point 4081 - 5 Apr 2021 by CathB

Postia pelliculosa

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

Porismus strigatus

CathB
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Holt, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by CathB

Lagriini sp. (tribe)

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
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue

Geitoneura klugii

KMcCue
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue

Geitoneura klugii

KMcCue
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Holt, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by MattFox

Ctenotus taeniolatus

MattFox
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by MattFox

Zosteria sp. (genus)

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

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth

CathB
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Holt, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Jubeyjubes

Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum

Jubeyjubes
Pomaderris intermedia (Golden Pomaderris) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley

Pomaderris intermedia

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

Acacia gunnii

MatthewFrawley
Fissidens sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Jun 2020 by CathB

Fissidens sp.

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

Jotus sp. (genus)

CathB
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by CathB

Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis

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

Myrmeleontidae (family)

CathB
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB

Camponotus aeneopilosus

CathB
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Aug 2018 by MatthewFrawley

Arbutus unedo

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

Chelaner kiliani

CathB
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2018 by CathB

Epithymema incomposita

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
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by CathB

Myrmeleontidae (family)

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
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 2017 by CathB

Hypogastrura sp. (genus)

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
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Dec 2016 by annamacdonald

Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum

annamacdonald
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
Chlorociboria (An elfcup fungus) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2016 by CathB

Chlorociboria

CathB
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Mar 2016 by CathB

Aquila audax

CathB
Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jul 2024 by CathB
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Jun 2024 by lbradley
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024 by CathB
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Aranda Bushland - 26 May 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
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 27 Dec 2023 by CathB
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Oct 2023 by WalkYonder
Gnathifera eurybias (A Fringe-tufted Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 11 Aug 2023 by CathB
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by JohnBundock
Monomachus antipodalis (A parasitic wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 May 2023 by CathB
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 2 May 2023 by CathB
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Aranda, ACT - 22 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
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by CathB
Scoparia spelaea (a Crambid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2022 by CathB
Myosotis discolor (Forget-me-not) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by lbradley
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
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Sep 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
Zaprochilus australis (Twig-mimic katydid) at Aranda, ACT - 8 May 2022 by CathB
Halone sejuncta (Variable Halone) at Aranda, ACT - 3 May 2022 by CathB
Dalodesmidae (family) (Dalodesmid flat-backed millipede) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by CathB
Phryganeutis cinerea (Chezala Group moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by CathB
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Apr 2022 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Mar 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
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Holt, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by CathB
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Point 4081 - 5 Apr 2021 by CathB
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 24 Mar 2021 by CathB
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Holt, ACT - 12 Mar 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
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Holt, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Holt, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Holt, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by CathB
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Holt, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Jubeyjubes
Pomaderris intermedia (Golden Pomaderris) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by MatthewFrawley
Fissidens sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 18 Jun 2020 by CathB
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by CathB
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by CathB
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Point 4081 - 26 Jan 2019 by CathB
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Aug 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Chelaner kiliani (Kilian's ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Jun 2018 by CathB
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Aranda, ACT - 16 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
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 1 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
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Apr 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
Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum (Woolly Pointed Everlasting) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Dec 2016 by annamacdonald
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
Chlorociboria (An elfcup fungus) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jun 2016 by CathB
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Mar 2016 by CathB

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  • 11 Apr 2022 01:54 PM Recorded on
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  • Female Gender

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