Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Michelago, NSW

Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
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Rytidosperma sp. 4 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Rytidosperma caespitosum 2 Dec 2018 Illilanga

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michaelb wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
Hi Sandra
Wallaby grasses are the most difficult of all grasses to ID from photos. While this looks superficially like Rytidosperma caespitosum, I don't know enough to confirm.
Illilanga wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
No problems at all Michael. Grasses can be difficult I know! I have quite a few grasses yet to ID, so I'll collect plants of those we can't ID from photos and take them to the ANBG or get someone else to ID them. I have a friend who is assisting someone doing fieldwork re ID of grasses, so I might see if they have time to come out. For specimens, is it best is to dig up the whole plant and store in a paper bag? I'll make sure I take the in situ photos as well.
michaelb wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
It is a good idea to get the whole plant, and also to photograph them.
You could try using CNMap as a first option (except perhaps for Wallaby grasses), as some grasses are quite easy.
For ID purposes at ANBG they require you to press them and dry them while they are pressed. Also good to have seed-heads present.
Illilanga wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
Okay thanks. Jeremy made a press for his sister a few years back, so I'll get him to make me one too!

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Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Jul 2018 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jul 2018 by Illilanga
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Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
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Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Meritastis lythrodana (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Sminthurus sp. (genus) (A springtail) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Michelago, NSW - 25 May 2018 by Illilanga
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Apr 2018 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Mar 2018 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Mar 2018 by Illilanga
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Mar 2018 by Illilanga
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Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Atractocerus sp. (genus) (Ship-timber beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Podomyrma gratiosa (Muscleman tree ant) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Linosticha cyclophragma (A Concealer Moth) at Illilanga & Baroona - 17 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Acanthonevroides jarvisi (A fruit fly) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Leucania diatrecta (A Noctuid moth) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
Oxytes brachypoda (Large Tick-trefoil) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2018 by Illilanga
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Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Nemophora (genus) (A Fairy Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
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Aphrophorinae (subfamily) (Unidentified spittlebug) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Macrobathra chrysotoxa (A cosmet moth) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Alleculinae sp. (Subfamily) (Unidentified Comb-clawed beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Thoracolopha verecunda (A Noctuid moth (Acronictinae)) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Hydrometra sp. (genus) (Water measurer) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Dec 2017 by Illilanga
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Pollanisus viridipulverulenta (Satin-green Forester) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Heterozyga coppatias (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Nov 2017 by Illilanga
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2017 by Illilanga

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Dec 2018 05:11 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Rytidosperma sp. Scientific name
  • Wallaby Grass Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1522.12m Recorded at altitude
  • 350 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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