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NateKingsford

6 min ago

Interesting opisthosomal colouration. M. chrysomelas is looking like the best fit for this one, very unusual from the regular patterning. It could be a genetic mutation, subspecies or even new species. With 119 Maratus species (not to mention all the undescribed ones floating around) and counting, it isn't impossible to be a new species

Maratus chrysomelas Bredbo, NSW

MichaelMulvaney

57 min ago

or perhaps a long-legged fly

Empididae (family)

waltraud

1 hr ago

I observed at a number of project sites that these annuals succeed other herbaceous weeds after those were removed from under trees and drainage lines. I trial broadcasting Weeping grass directly over chickweed at various sites such as paddock; the idea is that perennial grass establishes and out-competes the weak annual Chickweed. Unfortunately, we head into dry and hot season so I'm not sure whether it is not too late to broadcast seeds.

Cerastium vulgare Watson, ACT

Shazw

1 hr ago

@MichaelMulvaney Thank you!! :)

Pomaderris angustifolia Banks, ACT

waltraud

1 hr ago

I sprayed all along lower part of gully up to the line of A. mearnsii but not this clump; may be someone can manually remove if not too many? no need to bag at this stage as they haven't developed fruits. I will map what I've sprayed on Sat 19 Sept after the mulching work party.

Galium aparine Watson, ACT

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