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Hirudinea sp. (Class)

Unidentified Leech at Acton, ACT

Hirudinea sp. (Class) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022
Hirudinea sp. (Class) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022
Hirudinea sp. (Class) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022
Hirudinea sp. (Class) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022
Hirudinea sp. (Class) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022
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Identification history

Hirudinea sp. (Class) 13 May 2022 trevorpreston
Hirudinea sp. (Class) 13 May 2022 TimL

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The sequence of images shows the looping motion of a Leech working its way along a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully during recent rain.

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Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Tim L
Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Tim L
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2019 by HelenCross
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Dichocrocis clytusalis (Kurrajong Leaf-tier, Kurrajong Bag Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Leptocneria reducta (White cedar moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2019 by TimL
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Trigonidium australiana (Leaf running cricket) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by Heino1
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by Heino1
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by Heino1
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Holconia insignis (Branded huntsman) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by gerardj
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by PeterR
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by TimL
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by PeterA
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by Christine
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Feb 2019 by Christine
Merismodes anomala at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by Heino1
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by TimL
Archichauliodes (Riekochauliodes) guttiferus (Dobsonfly or Fishfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2019 by TimL
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by WarrenRowland
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by roymcd
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton

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