![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724435/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724434/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724433/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724429/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Canyonleigh, NSW - 21 Mar 2026 by blacksheep](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724428/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Canyonleigh, NSW - 21 Mar 2026 by blacksheep")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Canyonleigh, NSW - 21 Mar 2026 by blacksheep](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724421/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Canyonleigh, NSW - 21 Mar 2026 by blacksheep")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724420/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724416/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
![Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K](https://cdn.naturemapr.org/api/sightings/4724415/images/1?width=300&height=300 "Unverified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] by Paul4K")
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
2 hrs ago
Hi Tim, this is a female who has probably not yet mated (after mating they fairly quickly find somewhere to build a nest and then lose their wings so they can get on with the work). Female alates are generally much larger and more strongly built than males as they have to carry enough resources to build a nest and lay eggs. Cheers, Jon
Polyrhachis sp. (genus)
TimL
wrote:
2 hrs ago
Hi @WendyEM I can't speak for the rest of the population, but personally, I can take or leave the bells. The Carillon is lit up overnight and attracts various insects. There are security checks throughout the night but not permanent on-site staff, hence it's possible to photograph the bugs.
Unverified Curved-horn moth (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
WendyEM
wrote:
2 hrs ago
Chrysolarentia actinipha Sharp-angled Carpet
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=993331&place_id=6744&preferred_place_id=6744
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=993331&place_id=6744&preferred_place_id=6744
Unverified Geometer moth (Geometridae)
WendyEM
wrote:
2 hrs ago
as a am not from Canberra. I am intrigued by all the sightings from the National Carillon? Are you all into bells or is it a well lit public place that attracts moths but does not have security (like Parliament House) and is not a public toilet/ATM etc (like I've been known to photograph interesting moths - but where cameras are not encouraged)
female Philobota sp
female Philobota sp
Unverified Curved-horn moth (all Gelechioidea except Oecophoridae)
TimL
wrote:
3 hrs ago
Thanks @JonLewis Do you know if this is a winged male or female? Tim
Polyrhachis sp. (genus)
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