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Ghost Fungus (Omphalotus nidiformis)Observer
heathermeekDescription
At 4:30 PM I noticed, in deep shade, a spectacular, 3 m high fruiting body display of white Ghost Fungus, Omphalotus nidiformis on a tall dead tree, either Corymbia gummifera or Casuarina littoralis. Time- lapse photography by Ben Smyth and David Rogers then captured the green glow luminescence emitted as light faded. Each night photo took approx 30 minutes. At night to the naked eye it glows white, hence the common name Ghost Fungus.
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Calostoma fuscumObserver
leegeorgesonDescription
I'd love to get an ID on this one. Never seen anything like it!
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kerrileeharrisDescription
as she was producing her (very blue !) ootheca ... glorious thing!
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Gum Bracket (Fomitopsis lilacinogilva)Observer
debtaylor142Description
Growing on top of a dead stump. Note the single Chlorociboria in the 4th photo.
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debtaylor142Description
This bee was found floundering in a large tub of water, After its rescue it took some 15 minutes for it to dry off suficiently so that it could fly away.
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Humped Bladderwort (Utricularia gibba)Observer
jackiemilesDescription
We "planted" a bit of this in our larger dam a few years ago, where it did nothing for a while but became very common in drought when the water level dropped and water no doubt warmed. Now it has got into another dam c. 2-300m away (via ducks?). It is growing on an old dry cow pat that must have blown into the dam and is holding its shape. Not seen anywhere else in the dam so far.
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Common Cellar Spiders (Genus Pholcus)Observer
debtaylor142Description
A pair of spiders mating in the corner of a room. When first observed the male spider was stroking the underside of the female as he moved into position and then began to transfer sperm. The act of copulation lasted for approx. 30 mins before the female moved away.
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Lesser Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus geoffroyi)Observer
leegeorgesonDescription
Found in my office. Flew away happily
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German Wasp (Vespula germanica)Observer
whiskersDescription
Field Notes - The wasp seemed larger than normal - almost 20mm. Was it a queen? Also very lethargic - temperature only about 12 degrees C
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Jacky Dragon (Amphibolurus muricatus)Observer
maxcampbellDescription
Nicely camouflaged against the concrete.
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Yellow-bellied Water Skink (Eulamprus heatwolei)Observer
maxcampbellDescription
I'm not sure whether this was fighting or courtship behaviour. It went on for some time, they seemed to be enjoying them selves and neither of them lost their tail.
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Black Rock Skink (Egernia saxatilis)Observer
hmc96Description
House lizard - this lizard has been roaming the house for some years, either in the roof, under furniture or outside. Sometimes there has been a pair in the house. Good at cleaning up dead flies.
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Rough Tree-Fern (Cyathea australis)Observer
hmc96Description
Gully located in an area that was bushfire affected 1-8 Feb 2020
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
leegeorgesonDescription
A very cranky dragon
