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Heteronympha merope

Common Brown Butterfly at Higgins, ACT

Heteronympha merope at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
Heteronympha merope at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2023
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Heteronympha merope 2 Oct 2023 owenh
Unidentified 2 Oct 2023 Trevor

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   2 Oct 2023
First sighting of an adult flying Common Brown on Canberra Nature Map since a female sighting on 15 May 2023.

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Solenogyne dominii (Smooth Solenogyne) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by Untidy
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Jun 2024 by Untidy
Bethylidae (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Jun 2024 by Untidy
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Jun 2024 by Trevor
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by Untidy
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Embioptera sp. (order) (Unidentified webspinner) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Apr 2024 by Untidy
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paralaea porphyrinaria (Chestnut Vein Crest Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Drymoptila temenitis (Crescent-tipped Geometrid) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Higgins Woodland - 27 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 20 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis (Manna Gum) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Hemibela (genus) (A Concealer moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Paropsisterna sp. ("Ch11" of DeLittle 1979) (A leaf beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Arkys sp. (genus) (An Ambush, Bird-dropping or Triangular Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Eucalyptus viridis (Green Mallee) at Higgins Woodland - 22 Feb 2024 by MattM
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Rytidosperma laeve (Bare-backed Wallaby Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by MattM
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Aglaopus pyrrhata (Leaf Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Agapophytus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Agapophytus stiletto fly) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by MattM
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Higgins Woodland - 20 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Jan 2024 by MattM
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Jan 2024 by Trevor

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