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Polystichum proliferum

Mother Shield Fern at Paddys River, ACT

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	Polystichum proliferum	15 Dec 2015	dcnicholls
	Polystichum proliferum	15 Dec 2015	galah681

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Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by abread111

Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by GirtsO

Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by DPRees125

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Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by JohnBundock

Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by Venture

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Oct 2022 by Fiboa

Acacia obliquinervia (Mountain Hickory) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord

Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord

Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston

zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston

Anepischetosia maccoyi (MacCoy's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston

Scolopendromorpha (order) (A centipede) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston

Epicoma melanospila (Black Spot Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by JohnBundock

zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by GG

Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by GG

Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by JaneR

Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord

Viola betonicifolia (Mountain Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Blechnum nudum (Fishbone Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by Ned_Johnston

Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Jan 2021 by SandraH

Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by SWishart

Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

Amenia sp. (genus) (Yellow-headed Blowfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

Cabasa pulchella (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by HelenCross

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock

Calocera sp. (A stagshorn fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 May 2019 by Marthijn

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2019 by SWishart

Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Jan 2019 by SWishart

Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by SWishart

Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Jul 2018 by SWishart

Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by SWishart

Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by SWishart

Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by SWishart

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by SWishart

Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock

Rutilia (Rutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Bristle fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2018 by JohnBundock

Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Sep 2017 by Liam.m

Austroacacidiplosis botrycephalae (A Gall Midge) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Sep 2016 by SkyFire747

Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 May 2016 by NickWilson

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Jan 2016 by RyuCallaway

Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2015 by galah681

Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Sep 2015 by galah681

Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 May 2015 by galah681

Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 May 2015 by galah681

Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2015 by galah681

Blechnum nudum (Fishbone Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2015 by galah681

Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2015 by galah681

Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2015 by galah681

Urtica incisa (Stinging Nettle) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2015 by galah681

Senecio sp. (A Fireweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681

Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681

Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681

Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jan 2015 by galah681

Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Lagenophora stipitata (Common Lagenophora) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2014 by galah681

Gynatrix pulchella (Hemp Bush) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2014 by galah681

Viola hederacea (Ivy-leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2014 by galah681

Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2014 by galah681

Clematis aristata (Mountain Clematis) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2014 by galah681

Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Oct 2014 by galah681

Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Oct 2014 by galah681

Location information

Coordinates 148.898330 -35.472865
Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Places Paddys River, ACT

Species information

Polystichum proliferum Scientific name
Mother Shield Fern Common name
Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
7 Nov 2015 09:56 AM Recorded on
galah681 Recorded by

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