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Genus MiltinusObserver
cinclosomaDescription
Located at the margins of small wetland.
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Coleotichus costatusObserver
janet705_whitingtonDescription
@ellurasanctuary Hi Brett, I Nat is suggesting this.I’m not convinced it is because of the colour. I see you have one.What do you think? I have not seen this one before.
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Bee Flies (Family Bombyliidae)Observer
eco_alyDescription
the nest is from a Delta bicinctum, and all the other chambers hatched successfully except for this one. This morning I noticed the head of this insect coming out of the failed chamber. Could it be that one of the grubs that was put into the chamber was already parasitised by a different species?
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Asphondylia tonsuraObserver
manfdotDescription
Galls found on Enchylaena tomentosa host plant.
A similar gall is seen here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/123955148
Photos also show the larvae and pupae in dissected galls, and the emerged gall midge 7 days later.
The last 3 photos show a wasp that also emerged from the galls, possibly an inquiline species.
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rodseagerDescription
Thought this one would be easy to find on INat but no 🤔
I shall call it the Trench Warfare Beetle for the time being 😁
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Braconid Wasps (Family Braconidae)Observer
moth_nutDescription
Dead Grapevine Moth (Phalaenoides glycinae) still attached to host food plant – a cultivated Crimson Glory Vine (Vitis coignetiae) – apparently host to a parasitic fungus
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triplettDescription
quite often seen in groups flying around just above the ground, but much easier to photograph on a cold day when they are perching.
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Saitis Banner-legged Jumping Spiders (Genus Saitis)Observer
mrspoodermanDescription
Undescribed as far as I can tell.
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Genus SeticornutaObserver
mariannebrougDescription
Distinctive orange front legs.
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Genus BembixObserver
wamozDescription
A Wasp - not European as I first thought - predating on a Damsel Fly.
The Wasp was flying around grasping the prey (image #3). When it landed, it appeared to be either probing/attacking or perhaps getting a better grip.
See also - https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/146936298
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Typical Orbweavers (Subfamily Araneinae)Observer
heath_hunterDescription
Fixing its web after I had the sprinkler on.
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Palirika cyaneaObserver
hillsdavidDescription
Identification as P. decora is tentative (suggested by Brett Smith, who asked me to tag him in this post). Found near Lake Rotten in Calperum.
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Red-lined Looper (Crypsiphona ocultaria)Observer
janet705_whitingtonDescription
I went back and got it Brett! I’m sooooo glad I did. It’s very pretty. It was the perfect model. One thing I did notice,was when it moved it went backwards not forwards.
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Inland Hunter (Austrogomphus australis)Observer
janet705_whitingtonDescription
??
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Hop-bush Leaf Beetle (Callidemum hypochalceum)Observer
cobaltducksDescription
Host Plant ID: Dodonaea viscosa
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Painted Dragon (Ctenophorus pictus)Observer
jess_rainsfordDescription
Need help identifying this little guy. I first thought it was a baby central bearded dragon, but the lack of spikes on the crown... I don't know.
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Pea Thread-Petal (Stenopetalum sphaerocarpum)Observer
chrisseagerDescription
There's quite a few of these along the trail and easily spotted now they're setting seed.
