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Featured sightings

Tropis roei (Roe's longhorn beetle) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Mycena sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jun 2025 by AlisonMilton

Perunga ochracea (Perunga grasshopper, Cross-dressing Grasshopper) at Hume, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) by Acacia

Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Karabar, NSW - 10 Nov 2025 by Miranda

Ardozyga porphyroloma (A Gelechioid moth (Protolechia Group) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 5 Nov 2024 by DianneClarke

Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Nov 2025 by LisaH

Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) by koala

Latest sightings

Lasioglossum sp. (genus) at Strathnairn, ACT - 23 Oct 2025 by TimL

Unverified Cuckoo at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by TimL

Unverified Concealer moth (Oecophoridae) at Lawson, ACT - Yesterday by TimL

Callocephalon fimbriatum (Gang-gang Cockatoo) at Forrest, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by JamesB

Caleana minor (Small Duck Orchid) by Bubbles

Unverified Plant at Hawker, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Rhodanthe anthemoides at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Hypericum gramineum at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Hypericum gramineum at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Thysanotus (Genus) at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Unverified Orchid at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Pimelea curviflora at Whitlam, ACT - Yesterday by Jenny54

Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Fadden, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Hume, ACT - Yesterday by Mike

Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) by DianneClarke

Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Kambah, ACT - Yesterday by MichaelBedingfield

Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis at Hall, ACT - Yesterday by Anna123

Gasteruptiidae (Family) at Downer, ACT - Yesterday by RobertD

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Leioproctus sp. (genus) by DianneClarke

Myrtartona coronias (A Forester moth (Procidinae)) at Hawker, ACT - Yesterday by sangio7

Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Sutton, NSW - 12 Oct 2025 by Marchien

Unverified Other Wildflower or Herb at Sutton, NSW - 12 Oct 2025 by Marchien

Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Yarralumla, ACT - Yesterday by JohnBundock

Homotrysis sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Artoria lineata at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Acanthonevroides sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Theclinesthes serpentata at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by KMcCue

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2025 by Ash295

Einadia nutans at Lyons, ACT - Yesterday by ran452

Unverified Plant at Kambah, ACT - 4 Oct 2025 by BarrieR

Leycesteria formosa at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Mike

Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian, Kiss-me-quick, Jupiter's Beard) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Mike

Erigeron karvinskianus (Seaside Daisy) at Isaacs, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Mike

Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Rheardy

Malurus cyaneus at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Rheardy

Sericornis frontalis at Aranda, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Rheardy

Caladenia alpina at Cotter River, ACT - 12 Nov 2025 by nathkay

Osmylops sejunctus at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Unverified Weevil (Curculionoidea) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Paropsisterna obliterata (Obliterate Melaleuca Leaf Beetle) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Hakea (genus) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Unverified Leafhopper or planthopper (Hemiptera, several families) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Caladenia moschata (Musky Caps) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Castiarina kerremansi (A jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Tinderry, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Harrisi

Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Pardalotus punctatus at Lyons, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by GregC

Paralucia aurifera at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 16 Nov 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Bombyliidae (family) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 16 Nov 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Perunga ochracea at Theodore, ACT - 15 Nov 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Bryaceae (family) at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Grimmia sp. at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Candelariella sp. at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Candelariella sp. at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Lichenaula arisema (A Xyloryctine moth) at Russell, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Candelariella sp. at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Nov 2025 by Hejor1

Hydrocotyle laxiflora at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Rosa sp. (A Wild Rose) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Kambah, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by HelenCross

Sonchus asper (Prickly Sowthistle) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Kambah, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by HelenCross

Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) by HelenCross

Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Unverified Dragonfly or Damselfly (Odonata) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at Watson, ACT - 14 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Unverified Lichen at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by HappyWanderer

Argynnina cyrila at Palerang, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Csteele4

Unverified Katydid (Tettigoniidae) at Palerang, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Csteele4

Orthodera ministralis at Theodore, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Cardy

Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Theodore, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by Cardy

Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Yarrow, NSW - 14 Nov 2025 by jb2602

Icthyophaga leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) by jb2602

Antictenia punctunculus (A geometer moth) at Kaleen, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by MinaK

Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Rosa rubiginosa at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Onopordum acanthium at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Diptera (order) at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Frecko

Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Fisher, ACT - 8 Nov 2025 by Paul57

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by abread111

Lomandra filiformis at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2025 by abread111

Unverified Other Shrub at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Nov 2025 by Jennybach

Unverified Plant at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Nov 2025 by Jennybach

Unverified Wattle at Cooma, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by mahargiani

Calochilus montanus (Copper Beard Orchid) by Csteele4

Caladenia moschata (Musky Caps) at Palerang, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Csteele4

Diuris sulphurea (Tiger Orchid) at Palerang, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Csteele4

Diuris monticola by Csteele4

Viola betonicifolia subsp. betonicifolia at Rossi, NSW - 17 Nov 2025 by Csteele4

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Discussion

Lorenzo wrote:

5 hrs ago

Melyridae, malachiinae.

Staphylinidae (family)

Lorenzo wrote:

5 hrs ago

Cleroidea

Staphylinidae (family)

Lorenzo wrote:

5 hrs ago

This is Astenus, Ochthephilum is much different

Ochthephilum mastersii

Lorenzo wrote:

5 hrs ago

This is a carphurini beetle, Balanophorus or Carphurus. Not a staphylinid.

Paederus sp. (genus)

Lorenzo wrote:

5 hrs ago

Antimerus cf. punctipennis

Staphylinidae (family)

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