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Ctenotus robustus (TBC) at suppressed by SWishart
Sondra sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Broulee, NSW by woyapp
Pseudonaja textilis (TBC) at suppressed by SWishart
Anachloris subochraria (TBC) at suppressed by JohnBundock
Vanessa kershawi (TBC) at suppressed by JohnBundock
Oreixenica lathoniella (TBC) at suppressed by JohnBundock
Oreixenica lathoniella (TBC) at suppressed by JohnBundock
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Aranda, ACT by KMcCue
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at suppressed by Curiosity
Heteronympha merope (TBC) at suppressed by Curiosity
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at suppressed by Curiosity
Amegilla sp. (genus) (TBC) at suppressed by TimL
Unidentified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) (TBC) at suppressed by TimL
Grantiella picta (Painted Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT by Harrisi
Scymnodes sp. (genus) (TBC) at suppressed by Harrisi
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Campbell, ACT by HappyWanderer
Oenosandra boisduvalii (TBC) at suppressed by Tammy
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Booth, ACT by HappyWanderer
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Aranda, ACT by HappyWanderer
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW by SimoneC
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Cotter River, ACT by JohnBundock
Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii (Woodland Tussock-skink) at Cotter River, ACT by JohnBundock
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Cotter River, ACT by JohnBundock
Oreomyrrhis eriopoda (Australian Carraway) at Cotter River, ACT by JohnBundock
Stomorhina discolor (TBC) at suppressed by ConBoekel
Unidentified Spider (Araneae) (TBC) at suppressed by ConBoekel
Unidentified Insect (TBC) at suppressed by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Stenoptilia zophodactylus (Dowdy Plume Moth) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (TBC) at suppressed by ConBoekel
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel
Leptozestis and Trachydora (genera) (TBC) at suppressed by ConBoekel
Daviesia ulicifolia (Gorse Bitter-pea) at Carwoola, NSW by LPadg
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Gundaroo, NSW by Gunyijan
Caliroa cerasi (Pear and cherry slug) at suppressed by Mike
Ficus albipila (Abbey Tree) at suppressed by Jase
Artamus leucorynchus (White-breasted Woodswallow) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Diplodium reflexum (Dainty Greenhood) at Molonglo Valley, ACT by RobG1
Lampropholis delicata (TBC) at suppressed by mbmiyagi
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT by Steve_Bok
Corvus coronoides (TBC) at suppressed by KMcCue
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) at Cairns North, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Unidentified Fungus (TBC) at suppressed by sbittinger
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at suppressed by arjay
Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at suppressed by arjay
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at suppressed by arjay
Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) at Cairns City, QLD by MatthewFrawley
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Carwoola, NSW by LPadg
Nasutitermes exitiosus (Snouted termite, Gluegun termite) at Carwoola, NSW by LPadg
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Carwoola, NSW by LPadg
Acacia ulicifolia (TBC) at suppressed by LPadg
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Carwoola, NSW by LPadg
Astroloma humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Kambah, ACT by BarrieR
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT by AndyRussell
Symphyotrichum subulatum (Wild Aster, Bushy Starwort) at Lyneham, ACT by trevorpreston
Hedera helix (Ivy) at Lyneham, ACT by trevorpreston
Amaranthus powellii (Powell's Amaranth) at Lyneham, ACT by trevorpreston
Erigeron sumatrensis (Tall Fleabane) at Lyneham, ACT by trevorpreston
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Aranda, ACT by michaelb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Belconnen, ACT by JohnGiacon
Orgyia anartoides (TBC) at suppressed by JohnGiacon
Unidentified Frog (TBC) at suppressed by elizabethgleeson
Lampropholis delicata (TBC) at suppressed by TimL
Ctenotus robustus (TBC) at suppressed by TimL
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Stromlo, ACT by Harrisi
Maxates (genus) (An Emerald moth) at Stirling, ACT by Harrisi
Neumichtis nigerrima (Black Turnip Moth) at Stirling, ACT by Harrisi
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Nicholls, ACT by JaneR
Vallisneria australis (Ribbonweed, Eelweed) at Nicholls, ACT by JaneR
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT by RodDeb
Isopeda sp. (genus) (TBC) at suppressed by RodDeb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at suppressed by Mike
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Aranda, ACT by KMcCue
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT by KMcCue
Diplodium reflexum (Dainty Greenhood) at Jerrabomberra, NSW by aussiestuff
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Kowen, ACT by aussiestuff
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Aranda, ACT by KMcCue
Elseyornis melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at suppressed by Darcy
Cassinia quinquefaria (Cassinia) at Greenway, ACT by RodDeb

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Discussion

JohnGiacon wrote:
8 min ago
Thanks. I've reported it and got a reply. John
Vespula germanica
WillO wrote:
46 min ago
Yes JW, somewhat unusual colour. This one is E. tympanum - helped by the location at Mt Ginini well above the upper elevation that E. heatwolei reaches. I will go ahead and confirm.
Eulamprus tympanum
michaelb wrote:
1 hr ago
Hi John, all the info, website details & phone number are on the page I gave you above.
Vespula germanica
Hejor1 wrote:
1 hr ago
@ibaird it depends where they are, how big they are, etc! Pooter, removed from spider webs, muslin net, container over the top and poke a dried piece of grass underneath to prompt them into the container…
Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis
Hejor1 wrote:
1 hr ago
@MichaelMulvaney she’s still in the freezer, would other pics help?
Psychodidae sp. (family)

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Latest significant sightings

Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis at O'Connor, ACT by ConBoekel

Pseudaeolus sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT by CathB

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Latest Identifications

Anachloris subochraria at Cotter River, ACT by ibaird

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Sondra sp. (genus) at Broulee, NSW by woyapp

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Pseudonaja textilis by CarbonAI

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Paropsisterna fastidiosa at O'Connor, ACT by michaelb

Eulamprus tympanum at Cotter River, ACT by WillO

Chauliognathus lugubris at Aranda, ACT by michaelb

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Oreixenica lathoniella by JohnBundock

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Chauliognathus lugubris at Aranda, ACT by KMcCue

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