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Featured sightings

Johnrehnia contraria (Cockroach) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by NateKingsford

Perga affinis (Large Green Sawfly) at Warrandyte, VIC - 28 Mar 2025 by Jimbobo

Vermicella annulata (Common Bandy-Bandy) at Bandon Grove, NSW - 8 Mar 2020 by Mundhuk

Psednura sp. (genus) (Psednura sedgehopper) at Tianjara, NSW - 25 Mar 2025 by RobG1

Plectorhyncha lanceolata (Striped Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Apr 2025 by MattM

Engaeus cymus (Blunt Nosed Burrowing Crayfish.) at Brindabella, ACT - 4 Apr 2025 by TCosta

Hoplocephalus stephensii (Stephen's Banded Snake) at Bandon Grove, NSW - 1 Apr 2025 by Mundhuk

Endoxyla magniguttata (A Cossid moth (Zeuzerinae)) at Bolivia, NSW - 26 Jan 2007 by PJH123

Latest sightings

Haliaeetus leucogaster at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Pelecanus conspicillatus at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Unverified Plant at Gooandra, NSW - Yesterday by Jennybach

Ardea alba at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Haliaeetus leucogaster at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Aquila audax at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Pelecanus conspicillatus at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Haliaeetus leucogaster at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Microcarbo melanoleucos at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Haematopus longirostris (Australian Pied Oystercatcher) at Bodalla, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Gratiola peruviana (Australian Brooklime) at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Tuross Head, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by MB

Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Tuross Head, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by MB

Anthochaera chrysoptera (Little Wattlebird) at Tuross Head, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by MB

Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Tuross Head, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by MB

Eschscholzia californica at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Melilotus albus at Williamsdale, ACT - Yesterday by JaneR

Datura stramonium at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Pomaderris angustifolia at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Cymbacha ocellata at Lawson, ACT - Yesterday by mroseby

Persicaria lapathifolia at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Araujia sericifera at Macnamara, ACT - Yesterday by Ange

Samolus valerandi at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 4 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 4 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Fungus at Crowther, NSW - 4 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Wattle at Crowther, NSW - 4 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Callitris endlicheri at Crowther, NSW - 4 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Williamsdale, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Eucalyptus dives at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Eucalyptus bridgesiana at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Eucalyptus bridgesiana at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 7 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Acanthiza pusilla by GlossyGal

Eopsaltria australis at Emerald, VIC - 7 Apr 2025 by GlossyGal

Unverified Bee (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) at Durras North, NSW - Today by JW

Climacteris picumnus picumnus at Crowther, NSW - 6 Apr 2025 by Frecko

Archimantis sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Apr 2025 by Jubeyjubes

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Apr 2025 by Jubeyjubes

Unverified Plant at Gooandra, NSW - Yesterday by Jennybach

Phascolarctos cinereus at Bucketty, NSW - Today by MartinPredavec

Cheilanthes distans at Cotter River, ACT - Yesterday by nathkay

Gingidia harveyana at Cotter River, ACT - Yesterday by nathkay

Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Pediana regina (Queen of the Huntsmen) at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Maiestas vetus (A leafhopper) at Melba, ACT - 8 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) at Melba, ACT - 8 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Melba, ACT - 7 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Tachystola stenoptera (Chezela Group) at Melba, ACT - 7 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Ectopatria horologa (Nodding Saltbush Moth) by PJH123

Simulidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 7 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Fisera eribola (Orange-hooded Crest-moth) at Melba, ACT - 6 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Ephysteris promptella (Ratoon Shootborer) at Melba, ACT - 6 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Bolivia, NSW - 27 Dec 2006 by PJH123

Euphronarcha luxaria (Striated Bark Moth) at Bolivia, NSW - 27 Dec 2006 by PJH123

Litoria peronii at Pambula, NSW - Yesterday by MichaelBedingfield

Unverified Lichen at Cook, ACT - 9 Apr 2025 by kasiaaus

Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) by LisaH

Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) at Moruya, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by LisaH

Trichoglossus moluccanus by LisaH

Unverified Cricket (several families) by LisaH

Unverified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) by LisaH

Unverified Plant at Tinderry, NSW - 8 Apr 2025 by danswell

Eucalyptus bridgesiana at Tinderry, NSW - 9 Apr 2025 by danswell

Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii (Woodland Tussock-skink) at Tinderry, NSW - Yesterday by danswell

Cinclosoma punctatum (Spotted Quail-thrush) at Tinderry, NSW - Yesterday by danswell

Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Tinderry, NSW - Yesterday by danswell

Unverified Other Shrub at Gooandra, NSW - Yesterday by Jennybach

Cymbacha ocellata at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Salticidae (family) (Jumping spider) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Unverified Daisy at Gooandra, NSW - Yesterday by Jennybach

Unverified Other Birds at Garran, ACT - 4 Apr 2025 by roymcd

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Hednota pedionoma (Pasture Webworm) at Russell, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Russell, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Diptera (order) at Russell, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Russell, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Oryctolagus cuniculus at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Stathmopoda melanochra (An Oecophorid moth (Eriococcus caterpillar)) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Salticidae (family) (Jumping spider) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Paropsini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified paropsine leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Phylacteophaga froggatti (Leafblister sawfly) at City, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Pseudoperga sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Machaerotinae sp. (family) (Tube Spittlebugs) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Parkes, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Servaea sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Xanthogaleruca luteola (Elm leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Philoponella congregabilis at Canberra, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

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Discussion

PJH123 wrote:

40 min ago

Turner, A.J. 1922. Australian Lepidoptera of the group Geometrites. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 46: 225-294 [288], notes a specimen from Stradbroke Island (SE QLD)

Casbia (genus)

MatthewFrawley wrote:

1 hr ago

Very nice, and only the fourth sighting for Canberra & Southern Tablelands 👍

Origma solitaria

MattM wrote:

2 hrs ago

I think this is more likely to be something like Gingidia rather than an orchid.

Gingidia harveyana

ibaird wrote:

8 hrs ago

I think I deleted it. I don't know why you received that message.

Leistarcha (genus)

ibaird wrote:

8 hrs ago

Oxythecta (genus)?

Phthorimaea operculella

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