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Featured sightings

Lambula obliquilinea (A Tiger moth (Lithosiini) at Bulli, NSW - 21 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Ardea alba at Lower Portland, NSW - 23 Mar 2025 by BlundellsSwamp

Heide amiculi at Fitzroy Falls, NSW - 17 Mar 2025 by RobG1

Euschemon rafflesia (Regent Skipper Butterfly) at Port Macquarie, NSW - 24 Mar 2025 by rawshorty

Spodoptera mauritia (Lawn Armyworm) at Bargo, NSW - 23 Mar 2024 by Snows

Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Mar 2025 by Tawny4

Heide amiculi (Heath Matchstick) at Borough, NSW - 20 Mar 2025 by clarehoneydove

Aprasia parapulchella (Pink-tailed Worm-lizard) at Chapman, ACT - 20 Mar 2025 by RobSpeirs

Latest sightings

Melithreptus brevirostris at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by Untidy

Unidentified Other true bug at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Casbia rectaria (Casbia rectaria) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Brunotartessus fulvus at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Acrocercops ophiodes (A Leaf Miner Moth) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Psilogramma casuarinae (Privet Hawk Moth) at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Dichocrocis clytusalis (Kurrajong Leaf-tier, Kurrajong Bag Moth) at Rivett, ACT - Yesterday by PGL

Ocybadistes walkeri at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by HelenCross

Heterorta plutonis (A Noctuid moth (Acontiinae) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Wanniassa, ACT - Yesterday by JohnBundock

Proteuxoa tortisigna (Streaked Rictonis Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Proteuxoa porphyrescens (Red Noctuid) at Wanniassa, ACT - Yesterday by JohnBundock

Ocyphaps lophotes at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by Lovey

Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Cassinia monticola at Cabramurra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

Potentilla recta at Cabramurra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

$Ectropis fractaria (Ringed Bark Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602$

Oxythecta hieroglyphica (A scat moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Eriochilus cucullatus by Csteele4

Tasmannia xerophila subsp. xerophila at Kiandra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

Coprosma hirtella at Cabramurra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

Grevillea victoriae subsp. nivalis (Kosciuszko Grevillea) at Cabramurra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Curtin, ACT - Yesterday by JohnDM

Monistria concinna at Cabramurra, NSW - Yesterday by Csteele4

Opogona omoscopa (Detritus Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 18 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Lepidoscia confluens (A Case moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 14 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) by Caric

Stathmopoda crocophanes (Yellow Stathmopoda Moth) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Mar 2025 by jb2602

Eriochilus cucullatus at O'Connor, ACT - Yesterday by Rebeccajgee

Eriochilus cucullatus at O'Connor, ACT - Yesterday by Rebeccajgee

Paralucia aurifera at Wanniassa, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by JohnBundock

Hakea sp. at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - Yesterday by AdamHenderson

Unidentified Grasshopper, Cricket or Katydid (Orthoptera) at Latham, ACT - Yesterday by Caric

Calolampra sp. (genus) at Latham, ACT - Yesterday by Caric

Acridotheres tristis at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Corvus coronoides at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Rhipidura leucophrys at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Chenonetta jubata by AlisonMilton

Chenonetta jubata by AlisonMilton

Gymnorhina tibicen at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Vanellus miles at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Hednota grammellus (Hednota grammellus) at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Cicadellidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Polysoma eumetalla (Lizard Moth) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Callocephalon fimbriatum at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Cacatua galerita at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Manorina melanocephala at Belconnen, ACT - Yesterday by AlisonMilton

Eutorna (genus) (A Gelechioid moth (Depressidae)) at Latham, ACT - Yesterday by Caric

Siphanta acuta at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Hirundo neoxena at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Mar 2025 by jimbotech

Unidentified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Beetle (Coleoptera) at Latham, ACT - Yesterday by Caric

Unidentified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Paropsisterna nucea at Gunning, NSW - Yesterday by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Lady beetle (Coccinellidae) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Pelecanus conspicillatus at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Feb 2025 by jimbotech

Chenonetta jubata at Crookwell, NSW - Yesterday by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Other true fly at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Cygnus atratus at Dunlop, ACT - 17 Mar 2025 by jimbotech

Egretta novaehollandiae at Crookwell, NSW - Yesterday by clarehoneydove

Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Crookwell, NSW - Yesterday by clarehoneydove

Dichelia cosmopis (A Tortricid moth) at Melba, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Lepidoscia adelopis, annosella and similar species (A Case moth) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Crookwell, NSW - Yesterday by clarehoneydove

Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb by MazzV

Lepidoscia protorna (A Case moth (Psychidae)) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Eutorna tricasis (A Depressariid moth) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Pyroderces falcatella (Cornworm) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Delphacidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb by MazzV

Unidentified Weevil (Curculionoidea) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Erechthias acontistes (Tineidae) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Homethes (genus) (Carab beetle) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Thallarcha partita (Dark-banded Footman) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Dasygaster padockina (Tasmanian Cutworm) at Lyons, ACT - Yesterday by ran452

Pyralis farinalis (Meal Moth) at Melba, ACT - 23 Mar 2025 by kasiaaus

Epidesmia tryxaria (Neat Epidesmia) at Bolivia, NSW - 25 Jan 2007 by PJH123

Unidentified Plant by MazzV

Bubulcus coromandus at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by RodDeb

Stictonetta naevosa at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by RodDeb

Unidentified Kangaroo or Wallaby at Laguna, NSW - Yesterday by perronstreefrog

Threskiornis spinicollis at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2025 by RodDeb

Macropus giganteus at Orangeville, NSW - Yesterday by belleandjason

Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Orangeville, NSW - Yesterday by belleandjason

Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb by MazzV

Osphranter robustus robustus at Brownlow Hill, NSW - Yesterday by belleandjason

Idaea philocosma (Flecked Wave) at Bolivia, NSW - 25 Jan 2007 by PJH123

Podocarpus elatus (Plum Pine, Brown Pine, Illawarra Plum) at Jamberoo, NSW - Yesterday by plants

Chrysolarentia polycarpa (Large Radiating Carpet) by VanessaC

Unidentified Kangaroo or Wallaby at Laguna, NSW - Yesterday by perronstreefrog

Trombidiidae (family) by TwoRivers

Drosera sp. by MazzV

Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Braidwood, NSW - Yesterday by MatthewFrawley

Unidentified Plant by MazzV

Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) by Jennymec

Graphium macleayanum at Braidwood, NSW - Yesterday by MatthewFrawley

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Discussion

TimL wrote:

just now

@DiBickers Thanks. Like so many of Nature's insects, they are spectacular at this macro scale. And thanks for all of your identification work. Tim

Gasteruptiidae (Family)

donhe wrote:

5 hrs ago

Thanks. Looks good for C. cunninghami.

Cephonodes cunninghami

donhe wrote:

5 hrs ago

Yes may be. Also may not be ?

Glaucolepis (genus)

kasiaaus wrote:

Yesterday

Thanks Kim. Michael now has to revoke my significant sighting ;-)

Aporocera vermicularis

PeterA wrote:

Yesterday

Great picture, Anna - can clearly see the characteristic dense hair on the face and thorax for this species.

Lipotriches (Austronomia) muscosa

Significant sightings

Bossiaea grayi at Kambah, ACT
Bossiaea grayi at Kambah, ACT
Austromiris nigronasutus at Melba, ACT
Aprasia parapulchella at Chapman, ACT
Keyacris scurra at Borough, NSW
Heide amiculi at Borough, NSW
Heide amiculi at Tallong, NSW
Aporocera vermicularis at Belconnen, ACT
Milvus migrans at Symonston, ACT
Microconops (genus) at Campbell, ACT

Recent activity

Melithreptus brevirostris

Euphronarcha luxaria at Bolivia, NSW

Crypsiphona ocultaria at Bolivia, NSW

Paramsacta marginata at Melba, ACT

Lichmera indistincta

Cephonodes cunninghami

Pantydia sparsa at South Durras, NSW

Uresiphita ornithopteralis at Bolivia, NSW

Gastrina cristaria at Bulli, NSW

Heterorta plutonis at Ainslie, ACT

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