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Featured sightings

Hednota xiphosema (A Crambid moth (Crambinae) at Franklin, ACT - 14 Apr 2026 by chriselidie

Ramaria versatilis at Kambah, ACT - 5 Apr 2026 by Debbie05

Asianopis subrufa (Rufous net-casting spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Apr 2026 by MarkT

Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2026 by TimL

Corysanthes hispida (Bristly Helmet Orchid) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Apr 2026 by Bubbles

Lophocalama neuritus (Veined Crestmoth/ Owlet Moth) at Moruya, NSW - 29 Mar 2026 by LisaH

Calathusa metableta (An Erebid moth (Hypeninae) by LisaH

Papilio demoleus (Chequered Swallowtail) at Braidwood, NSW - 11 Mar 2026 by stellabellaxx

Latest sightings

Tachinidae (family) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by abread111

Unverified Plant at Cook, ACT - Yesterday by SarahHnatiuk

Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Macropus giganteus at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Corcorax melanorhamphos at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Gymnorhina tibicen at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Senecio quadridentatus at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Bidens pilosa (Cobbler's Pegs, Farmer's Friend) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Bidens subalternans at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Fagraea cambagei (porcelain fruit, pink jitta) at Syndicate, QLD - 11 Nov 2015 by JasonPStewart

Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Moranbah, QLD - 11 Apr 2026 by Smolfishbread

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Watson, ACT - Yesterday by NatTaylor

Unverified Insect at Crowther, NSW - 15 Apr 2026 by Frecko

Unverified Spider at Crowther, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by Frecko

Melolonthinae (subfamily) at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Maratus pavonis by CathB

Unverified Cricket (several families) by CathB

Hednota grammellus at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Faveria tritalis at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Siphonodon membranaceus at Syndicate, QLD - 11 Nov 2015 by JasonPStewart

Unverified Pyralid or Snout Moth (Pyralidae & Crambidae) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Diplodium ampliatum (Large Autumn Greenhood) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Eriochilus cucullatus (Parson's Bands) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Eriochilus cucullatus (Parson's Bands) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Eriochilus cucullatus (Parson's Bands) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Diplodium truncatum (Little Dumpies, Brittle Greenhood) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Myrmecia fucosa at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Unverified Small (Robin, Finch, Thornbill etc) at Aranda, ACT - Yesterday by Jubeyjubes

Pyraloidea (unidentified Pyraloid moth) at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Unverified Fungus at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Acanthiza nana at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Unverified Moth (Lepidoptera) at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Unverified Butterfly (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Exorista sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by KMcCue

Salticidae (family) at Downer, ACT - Yesterday by RobertD

Placospermum coriaceum (rose silky oak) by JasonPStewart

Potamogeton sulcatus (Pondweed) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by JaneR

Schistocarpaea johnsonii by JasonPStewart

Hypsophila dielsiana by JasonPStewart

Psychotria sp. Mt Lewis (V.K.Moriarty 2445) at Syndicate, QLD - 3 Jul 2015 by JasonPStewart

Bidens subalternans (Greater Beggars Ticks) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by SandraH

Unverified Millipede (Diplopoda) at Strathnairn, ACT - Yesterday by Jennybach

Cynometra roseiflora by JasonPStewart

Unverified Grasshopper (several families) at Mollymook, NSW - 11 Apr 2026 by Jennybach

Citrus inodora F.M.Bailey (wet tropics wild lime) by JasonPStewart

Archidendron lucyi (scarlet bean) at Edge Hill, QLD - 28 Apr 2015 by JasonPStewart

Unverified Moss, Liverwort or Hornwort at Mossman Gorge, QLD - 26 Apr 2015 by JasonPStewart

Tirumala hamata (Blue Tiger) at Mossman Gorge, QLD - 26 Apr 2015 by JasonPStewart

Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Wanniassa, ACT - Yesterday by SarahH

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Wanniassa, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by SarahH

Cacatua galerita at Wanniassa, ACT - Yesterday by SarahH

Synima cordierorum at Syndicate, QLD - 27 Mar 2015 by JasonPStewart

Pardalotus punctatus at Thirlmere, NSW - 15 Apr 2026 by Curiosity

Amegilla sp. (genus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by TimL

Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by TimL

Unverified Dragonfly (Anisoptera) by Janet

Unverified Plant at Leura, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by MatthewFrawley

Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by MatthewFrawley

Camponotus tricoloratus at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Leura, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by MatthewFrawley

Isochorista ranulana at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Oxyopes (genus) (Lynx spider) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Omphalotus nidiformis at Reid, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Thynnidae (Family) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Reid, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Campbell, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Cracticus torquatus at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

zz puffball at Reid, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by Hejor1

Unverified Grasshopper, Cricket or Katydid (Orthoptera) at Acton, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by HSweatman

Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Yass River, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by SenexRugosus

Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Stibaroma undescribed species sp. (1) (MoV. Part 5) at Yass River, NSW - 15 Apr 2026 by SenexRugosus

Belenois java (Caper White) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Yass River, NSW - 16 Apr 2026 by SenexRugosus

Tachyspiza fasciata at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Psephotus haematonotus at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Oedaleus australis at Macarthur, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by RodDeb

Unverified Other fungi on wood at Hawker, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by sangio7

Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Hawker, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by sangio7

Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Hawker, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by sangio7

Corysanthes hispida (Bristly Helmet Orchid) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by CathB

Senecio hispidulus at Weetangera, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by sangio7

Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by waltraud

Unverified Puffball & the like at Weetangera, ACT - 15 Apr 2026 by sangio7

Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) at Campbell, ACT - 16 Apr 2026 by Jasperinthebush

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Discussion

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

Yesterday

Good on you for controlling this isolated infestation of this weed that has invasive potential

Solanum sisymbriifolium

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

Yesterday

A known location - but a good find

Commersonia prostrata

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

c.f. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/280512880

Phryganeutis cinerea

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

Great sighting, new sp for NM. Rarely seen moth - one sighting on iNat
Paramorpha rhachias
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=323858
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/109429789

Unverified Pyralid or Snout Moth (Pyralidae & Crambidae)

AlisonMilton wrote:

Yesterday

@KMcCue Hi Kevin, This is a moth

Unverified Butterfly (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera)

Significant sightings

Bidens subalternans at Kambah, ACT
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Chapman, ACT
Sminthopsis murina at Hackett, ACT
Corunastylis cornuta at Captains Flat, NSW
Corunastylis clivicola at Captains Flat, NSW
Burhinus grallarius
Appias paulina at Uriarra Village, ACT
Cenchrus longispinus at Macgregor, ACT
Keyacris scurra at Wallaroo, NSW
Asparagus virgatus at Mawson, ACT
Cenchrus longispinus at Kenny, ACT
Keyacris scurra at Bendoura, NSW
Paropsisterna anomala at Crowther, NSW
Rhopalosiphum maidis at Higgins, ACT
Burhinus grallarius at Googong, NSW
Graphium eurypylus at Karabar, NSW
Calyptomyrmex beccarii at Crowther, NSW
Burhinus grallarius at Bonython, ACT
Carpophagus banksiae at Oallen, NSW
Parapylus bicinctus at Tolbar, NSW

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