Eryngium ovinum

Blue Devil at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Eryngium ovinum at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2014
Eryngium ovinum at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2014
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Identification history

Eryngium ovinum 27 Jun 2015 MichaelMulvaney
Eryngium ovinum 27 Jun 2015 JanetRussell

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5 comments

   28 Jun 2015
Something is wrong re the location for this record
JanetRussell wrote:
   28 Jun 2015
I will tidy it up Michael. Janet
   29 Jun 2015
Thanks Janet, great photo
JanetRussell wrote:
   29 Jun 2015
Michael I feel rather guilty - all the ones on the STEP site so far have been taken by my husband Andy - should I put this acknowledgement in one of the fields. I shall pass the compliment on.
   30 Jun 2015
I suspect Andy has taken heaps of praise for things you have done so I wouldn't worry about whose photo it actually is. I thank the pair of you for adding it to Canberra Nature Map

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Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by PeterA
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Jun 2021 by RogerH
Ileodictyon gracile (Smooth Cage) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 May 2021 by AndyRussell
Scarabaeidae (family) (Scarab beetle, curl grub) at National Arboretum Woodland - 13 May 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at National Arboretum Woodland - 18 Apr 2021 by AndyRussell
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by AndyRussell
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2021 by galah681
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at National Arboretum Woodland - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Garrha rubella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at National Arboretum Woodland - 25 Mar 2021 by galah681
Scaevola sp. (Fan Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by galah681
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at National Arboretum Woodland - 17 Feb 2021 by galah681
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Correa reflexa var. reflexa (Common Correa, Native Fuchsia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Sporobolus creber (Slender Rat's Tail Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at National Arboretum Woodland - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at National Arboretum Woodland - 13 Jan 2021 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by AndyRussell
Tabanidae (family) (Unidentified march or horse fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by AndyRussell
Belenois java (Caper White) at National Arboretum Woodland - 16 Oct 2020 by JohnBundock
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Sep 2020 by AndyRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by AndyRussell
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by AndyRussell
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus (Big Sheath Mushroom) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by AndyRussell
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Helicoverpa armigera (Cotton bollworm, Corn earworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by vasey46
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by galah681
Venatrix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Venatrix wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Callistemon pallidus (Lemon Bottlebrush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Neocistela ovalis (Comb-clawed beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Calotis anthemoides (Chamomile Burr-daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Dillwynia sp. Yetholme (P.C.Jobson 5080) NSW Herbarium at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Philotheca myoporoides (Long-leaf Wax-Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Euodynerus sp. (genus) (Mason Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 20 Nov 2014 08:30 AM Recorded on
  • JanetRussell Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower

Species information

  • Eryngium ovinum Scientific name
  • Blue Devil Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 820.89m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

Record quality

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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