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Dacelo novaeguineae

Laughing Kookaburra at Aranda Bushland

Dacelo novaeguineae at Aranda Bushland - 2 Jun 2024
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Dacelo novaeguineae 2 Jun 2024 Liam.m
Dacelo novaeguineae 2 Jun 2024 KMcCue

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Weeding Hawthorns, we found a dead Brown Falcon then disturbed a Wonga Pigeon and finally this Kookaburra flew from cover nearby, all within 20m of forest.

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Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2024 by lbradley
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2024 by lbradley
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2024 by lbradley
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Feb 2024 by CathB
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Aranda Bushland - 25 Jan 2024 by CathB
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 25 Jan 2024 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 25 Jan 2024 by CathB
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Jan 2024 by Steve818
Eucalyptus rubida subsp. rubida (Candlebark) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Jan 2024 by Steve818
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by lbradley
Leucospis sp. (genus) (Leucospid wasp) at Aranda Bushland - 3 Dec 2023 by Roger
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Cook, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Viola betonicifolia (Mountain Violet) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by lbradley
Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Luzula ovata (Pyramid Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by CathB
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Cook, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Aug 2023 by KMcCue
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Cook, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by lbradley
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by CathB
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Undefined Area - 13 Feb 2023 by CathB
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by Roger
Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Nov 2022 by Roger
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Luzula ovata (Pyramid Woodrush) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Cook, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Cuphophyllus virgineus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Jun 2022 by Heino1
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides (Furrow Bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by Roger
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by Roger
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by Roger
Anthicinae (subfamily) (Ant-like flower beetles, ant-like beetles) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by CathB
Trigonidium vittaticollis (A sword-tail cricket) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by CathB
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by Roger
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by Roger
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by Roger
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Roger
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Roger
Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by Roger
Taeniogonalos sp. (genus) (A hyperparasitic wasp) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by CathB
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Holt, ACT - 19 Sep 2021 by Sarah2019
Parakontikia atrata (The Black planarian) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by tpreston
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by tpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by tpreston
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by tpreston
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Holt, ACT - 10 Aug 2021 by tpreston
Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Holt, ACT - 31 May 2021 by drakes
Eucalyptus mannifera (Brittle Gum) at Holt, ACT - 26 May 2021 by drakes
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by Tammy
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Holt, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Holt, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Holt, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina erasma (Lovable jewel beetle) at Holt, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina skusei (A Jewel Beetle) at Holt, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Sherardia arvensis (Field Madder) at Holt, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Holt, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by MattFox
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Holt, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by MattFox
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Holt, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Pterophoridae (family) (A Plume Moth) at Holt, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Holt, ACT - 15 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Holt, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Holt, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Parentucellia latifolia (Red Bartsia) at Holt, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Dunlop, ACT - 21 Apr 2020 by Tammy
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by Tammy
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by Tammy
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Sep 2019 by Kurt
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by Margo
Castiarina subvicina (A jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 23 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Cleogonini sp. (tribe) (Weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 14 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Melobasis thoracica (A jewel beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by MatthewFrawley
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Belconnen, ACT - 17 Dec 2016 by MatthewFrawley
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2016 by MichaelMulvaney
Viola betonicifolia (Mountain Violet) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Nov 2016 by MichaelMulvaney
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Belconnen, ACT - 20 Oct 2013 by MatthewFrawley

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