Sullivans Creek, Acton

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Sullivans Creek has been identified as an important ecological corridor for aquatic and riparian wildlife through the urban fabric of Canberra, as well as a significant cultural site for Ngunnawal people. Sullivans Creek starts in Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, in Gungahlin, and flows through to Lake Burley Griffin before water finally enters the Molonglo River.

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Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT by VanceLawrence

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NedJohnston wrote:

9 Jan 2025

@donhe thanks for your ID! I've added a copy of that image to the sighting.

Endoxyla encalypti

donhe wrote:

9 Jan 2025

@NedJohnston : please can you add a copy of
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/coss/4635919.jpg
to the sighting to show evidence for the ID ?

Endoxyla encalypti

ibaird wrote:

9 Jan 2025

OK, I'll leave it someone else to decide!

Endoxyla encalypti

donhe wrote:

9 Jan 2025

You have to download the original image and view that at full resolution to see the blue boundary of the thorax. I put a screen shot of it at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/coss/4635919.jpg

Endoxyla encalypti

ibaird wrote:

8 Jan 2025

No, I can't see a blue edge.

Endoxyla encalypti