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Eryngium ovinum

Blue Devil at Belconnen, ACT

Eryngium ovinum at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Feb 2023
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Eryngium ovinum 5 Feb 2023 Tapirlord
Eryngium ovinum 5 Feb 2023 JohnGiacon

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Was here last year.

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JohnGiacon wrote:
   5 Feb 2023
Hi, the location is incorrect; the plant is 20-30 metres away, to the NW. Problem with my phone, I guess.

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Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Emu Creek - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 17 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 16 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Setaria parviflora (Slender Pigeon Grass) at Belconnen, ACT - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Emu Creek - 15 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 14 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Nematomorpha (phylum) (Horsehair or Gordian worm) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Emu Creek - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Ecnolagria sp. (genus) (A brown darkling beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 5 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 4 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 4 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Emu Creek - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Emu Creek - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 2 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Prunus serotina (Black Cherry) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Emu Creek - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Eriococcus confusus (Gumtree scale) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Acacia parramattensis (Parramatta Green Wattle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 1 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis (paropsine) genus-group (Unidentified 'paropsine' leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at Emu Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 31 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Emu Creek - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Setaria parviflora (Slender Pigeon Grass) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 30 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anischys sp. (genus) (Unidentified Anischys bug) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust, Thorny Locust) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Sporobolus africanus (Parramatta Grass, Rat's Tail Grass) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Trigonothops sp. (genus) (Bark carab beetle) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Emu Creek - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Emu Creek - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Emu Creek - 23 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Eucalyptus ovata var. ovata (Black Gum) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Emu Creek - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 20 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 19 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Emu Creek Belconnen (ECB) - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 17 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 17 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Emu Creek - 17 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Emu Creek - 17 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Lophotoma diagrapha (Double-line Snout Moth) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Trigonidium australiana (Leaf running cricket) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 14 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Emu Creek - 14 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Emu Creek - 14 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Emu Creek - 14 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Feb 2023 10:28 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Eryngium ovinum Scientific name
  • Blue Devil Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 820.89m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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