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10 Aug 2026

Discover more about Canberra's native plants and animals on walks organised by the Consevation Council ACT Region.There will be lots of interesting things to see and plenty of photographic opportuniti...


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Trigonidiidae (family)
Yesterday
I juist notioced the white edge to the elytra so it could be T. albovittata
Trigonidiidae (family) Belconnen, ACT
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE
Yesterday
This Research Grade observation on iNaturalist suggests it is likely to br Lepidoscia protorna
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/322036522
However this post from NZ casts doubt:-
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lepidoscia_protorna_%28Jan_16,_2022%29_01.jpg
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE
Yesterday
I'd love to know what these are. I saw quite a few today while weeding long grass. I must see if I can raise some through. I have not succeeded in the past.
Wahlenbergia sp.
Yesterday
A side shot of the flower head, together with lower leaves enables a species ID to be made
Wahlenbergia sp. O'Connor, ACT
Tettigoniidae (family)
Yesterday
Could not identify similar for ID. Bright green body with rounded abdomen. 6 legs with white and maroon banding. Approx 8-10mm including legs. Body approx. 5mm. Very long antenna.
Tettigoniidae (family) Charnwood, ACT

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