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Featured sightings

Sphecotheres vieilloti (Australasian Figbird) at Googong, NSW - 8 Dec 2025 by lizpaul376

Oxythecta neurota (A Concealer moth (Oecophorinae) by DianneClarke

Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by HelenCross

Castiarina kershawi (A jewel beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 7 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Asthenoptycha sp. A (ANIC) (A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by TimL

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis (A plaster bee) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Pedois epinephela (A Gelechioid moth (Depressariidae) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Whitlam, ACT - 2 Dec 2025 by JustinHurleyLey

Latest sightings

Neocuris sp. (genus) (A jewel beetle) at Yarrow, NSW - Yesterday by Harrisi

Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Booth, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina kershawi (A jewel beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Dec 2025 by Finley2

Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by Dora

Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Hypobapta tachyhalotaria at Yass River, NSW - 9 Dec 2025 by SenexRugosus

Unverified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Leperina lacera (Trogossitid beetle) at Yass River, NSW - Yesterday by SenexRugosus

Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Anabarhynchus sp. (genus) (Stiletto Fly (Sub-family Therevinae)) at Gungahlin, ACT - Yesterday by chriselidie

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Scopula rubraria at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Papyrius sp. (genus) (A Coconut Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Beetle (Coleoptera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Daisy at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Blue or Copper (Lycaenidae) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Butterfly (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified True bug (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Case moth (Psychidae) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Spider at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Dissomorphia australiaria at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by ConBoekel

Unverified Grasshopper (several families) by RangerJim

Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Coombs, ACT - Yesterday by MttDns

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Hawker, ACT - 6 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Amorbus (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Wanniassa, ACT - Yesterday by Euphemia

Unverified Bee fly (Bombyliidae) by SimoneS

Unverified Weevil (Curculionoidea) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by SimoneS

Unverified Bee (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by Angus44

Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by SimoneS

Unverified Spider at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by SimoneS

Anoplognathus porosus at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Asura (genus) at Hackett, ACT - Yesterday by Louisab

Unverified Stick insect (Phasmatodea) at Kungala, NSW - Yesterday by donnanchris

Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Dec 2025 by trevorpreston

Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Tachyspiza fasciata/cirrocephala by HelenCross

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Mistletoebird) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Dacelo novaeguineae at Florey, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by Jennybach

Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by TimL

Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by TimL

Rhinotia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Diphucrania sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Dec 2025 by AlisonMilton

Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) by glbn1

Unverified Bird by Jennybach

Unverified Grasshopper (several families) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by Jennybach

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2025 by Jennybach

Haematopus longirostris at Bournda, NSW - 4 Dec 2025 by Jennybach

Scythrops novaehollandiae at Hawker, ACT - Yesterday by Apples

Neorrhina punctatum (Spotted flower chafer) at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 10 Dec 2025 by Paul4K

Sphecotheres vieilloti (Australasian Figbird) at Googong, NSW - 8 Dec 2025 by lizpaul376

Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) by Rachel9876

Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Greenway, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Grevillea juniperina subsp. fortis at Greenway, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Callistemon sieberi (River Bottlebrush) at Greenway, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Hylaeinae (subfamily) at Hall, ACT - Yesterday by Anna123

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Greenway, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Crataegus monogyna at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by waltraud

Crataegus monogyna at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by waltraud

Viburnum tinus at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by waltraud

Rosa sp. at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by waltraud

Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by waltraud

Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth (Pyralinae) at Lawson, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by TimL

Castiarina delectabilis (A jewel beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina bifasciata (Jewel beetle) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Unverified Weevil (Curculionoidea) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Goniaea sp. (genus) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Unverified Blue or Copper (Lycaenidae) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Venatrix sp. (genus) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Tragocerus spencii at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Uracanthus triangularis (Triangular Marked Banksia Longhorn) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by Harrisi

Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Dec 2025 by lbradley

Taxeotis (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Dec 2025 by LisaH

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) by LisaH

Unverified Shield, Stink or Jewel Bug (Pentatomoidea) by LisaH

Unverified Other Wildflower or Herb by LisaH

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Discussion

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

51 min ago

Thanks Tim - perhaps preparing for next year we have similar behaviour at a "worked" on hollow in Hughes

Callocephalon fimbriatum

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

53 min ago

Thanks Tim when we poled this one a few weeks ago it had a Brush-tailed Possum in

Callocephalon fimbriatum

MarkH wrote:

5 hrs ago

Difficult to determine however the pattern is similar to superba from northern NSW. It would be great if the specimen was retained and lodged with ANIC

Melobasis sp. (genus)

IdleWanderer wrote:

Yesterday

On Thursday morning (10Dec25) I heard a channel-billed cuckoo calling as it flew over my place just a suburb away. Maybe it was the same one.

Scythrops novaehollandiae

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

the plant is Lippia - Phyla canescens

Amata (genus)

Significant sightings

Synemon plana at Lyneham, ACT
Psednura musgravei at Monga, NSW
Hypericum perforatum at Kambah, ACT
Callocephalon fimbriatum at Deakin, ACT
Perunga ochracea at Googong, NSW
Perunga ochracea at Hume, ACT
Synemon plana at O'Connor, ACT
Polygala japonica at Yass River, NSW
Panops conspicuus at Jerrawangala, NSW
Potentilla recta at Rendezvous Creek, ACT

Species Richness Score (SRS)

46,374

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