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Featured sightings

Callipappus sp. (genus) (Mealybug, Bird of Paradise fly) at Krawarree, NSW - 16 Apr 2025 by amarsh

Euphrasia ramulosa by Csteele4

Boletellus sp. (genus) at Lower Mangrove, NSW - 14 Apr 2025 by Mikebreheny

Dasygaster melambaphes (Black-0n-black Armyworm) by DPRees125

Prays nephelomima (Citrus Flower Moth) by DPRees125

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Evatt, ACT - 15 Apr 2025 by Thurstan

Tympanocryptis osbornei (Monaro Grassland Earless Dragon) at Dry Plain, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by AndyRoo

Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Latest sightings

Hydroptilidae (family) at Melba, ACT - Yesterday by kasiaaus

Dichelia cosmopis (A Tortricid moth) at Melba, ACT - Yesterday by kasiaaus

Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Melba, ACT - Yesterday by kasiaaus

Sciaphila debiliana at Melba, ACT - Yesterday by kasiaaus

Aeolochroma metarhodata at Melba, ACT - Yesterday by kasiaaus

Unverified Social or paper-nest wasp (Vespidae, Polistinae or Vespinae) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Apr 2025 by Harrisi

Unverified Lady beetle (Coccinellidae) at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Solanum nigrum at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Melia azedarach at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Entomyzon cyanotis by KylieWaldon

Unverified Acacia Gall at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Unverified Deer at Alpine, NSW - 4 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Acacia rubida at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Cyperus eragrostis at Wodonga, VIC - Today by KylieWaldon

Unverified Cricket (several families) at Fyshwick, ACT - Today by regeraghty

Danaus plexippus at Alpine, NSW - 4 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) at Rutherglen, VIC - 4 Apr 2025 by PaulF

Xerochrysum bracteatum at Alpine, NSW - 4 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Amenia imperialis at Alpine, NSW - 4 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Erina hyacinthina at Alpine, NSW - 3 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Orthodera ministralis at Alpine, NSW - 3 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Pseudonaja textilis at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Ctenotus taeniolatus at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Unverified Wasp (Hymenoptera, Apocrita) at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 7 Mar 2025 by KorinneM

Acrocephalus australis at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Hemicordulia tau at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Anas castanea at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Petroica boodang at Kambah, ACT - Today by HelenCross

Euodynerus sp. (genus) (Mason Wasp) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unverified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unverified Parasitic wasp (numerous families) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unverified Blow fly (Calliphoridae) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Coccidae sp. (family) (Unidentified coccid scale insect) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Uroleucon sp. (genus) (an aphid that usually feeds on daisies) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Glycaspis sp. (genus) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unverified Blow fly (Calliphoridae) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae) by PJH123

Unverified True fly (Diptera) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Apr 2025 by Kenp12

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at Main Creek, NSW - Today by Warrigal

Pteropus poliocephalus at Jamberoo, NSW - 22 Feb 2025 by JanHartog

Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Strathnairn, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by AlisonMilton

Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Apr 2025 by sangio7

Chenuala heliaspis (Rose Anthelid) at Yass River, NSW - Today by SenexRugosus

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) by sangio7

Coracina novaehollandiae at Richardson, ACT - Today by MB

Cormocephalus aurantiipes at Dubbo, NSW - Today by Jaxheretoo

Cracticus torquatus at Richardson, ACT - 17 Apr 2025 by MB

Petroica boodang at Theodore, ACT - 16 Apr 2025 by MB

Artamus cyanopterus at Calwell, ACT - 16 Apr 2025 by MB

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae) by PJH123

Cormobates leucophaea at Wamboin, NSW - Today by MB

Phaps chalcoptera at Isaacs, ACT - Today by Mike

Culladia cuneiferellus at Isaacs, ACT - Today by Mike

Unverified Anthelid moth (Anthelidae) by PJH123

Unverified Anthelid moth (Anthelidae) by PJH123

Proteuxoa cinereicollis by DPRees125

Tachyspiza fasciata at Fyshwick, ACT - Today by rawshorty

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae) by PJH123

Unverified Wood moth (Cossidae) by PJH123

Gastrinodes argoplaca by DPRees125

Spergularia rubra (Sandspurrey) at Mitchell, ACT - Today by LeahColebrook

Unverified Anthelid moth (Anthelidae) by PJH123

Unverified Other moth by PJH123

Fuligo septica at Dorrigo, NSW - 25 Nov 2024 by ncamatta

Unverified Other moth by PJH123

Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Dunlop, ACT - Today by jimbotech

Acrocercops irrorata (A Leaf Miner (Gracillariidae)) by DPRees125

Proteuxoa (genus) (A Noctuid moth) by DPRees125

Stibaroma undescribed species (A Line-moth) by DPRees125

Atriplex semibaccata (Creeping Saltbush) at Cooma, NSW - Today by mahargiani

Unverified Pyralid or Snout Moth (Pyralidae & Crambidae) by PJH123

Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae) by PJH123

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - Yesterday by lbradley

Unverified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - Yesterday by lbradley

Eucharitidae (family) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Chloropidae (family) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Diptera (order) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus (Spider ant) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Trombidiidae (family) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Lepidoscia (genus) ADULT at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Archimantis sp. (genus) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Cordyceps sp. (genus) at Surf Beach, NSW - Today by Hejor1

Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Braidwood, NSW - Today by MatthewFrawley

Cherax destructor at Uriarra Village, ACT - Today by TCosta

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ibaird wrote:

14 min ago

Worn Thallogama aellographa?

Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)

donhe wrote:

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Myrioblephara desumpta ?

Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)

WendyEM wrote:

53 min ago

https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=72217
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?taxon_id=492103

Endotricha puncticostalis

WendyEM wrote:

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This is close to Ctenomeristis sp
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=489012&place_id=6744&preferred_place_id=6744
https://bold-au.hobern.net/taxon.php?taxid=6676

Unverified Pyralid or Snout Moth (Pyralidae & Crambidae)

KylieWaldon wrote:

1 hr ago

lovely photo. :)

Platalea flavipes

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Scopula optivata at Melba, ACT

Aeolochroma metarhodata

Endotricha puncticostalis at Surf Beach, NSW

Endotricha puncticostalis at Surf Beach, NSW

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