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Paralucia aurifera

Bright Copper at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Paralucia aurifera	5 Dec 2016	SuziBond
Paralucia aurifera	5 Dec 2016	SuziBond
Unidentified	5 Dec 2016	roymcd

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Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Christine

Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen

Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen

Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen

Genduara punctigera (Spotted Clear Winged Snout Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen

Caenoplana sulphurea (A Flatworm) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Asplenium flabellifolium (Necklace Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Drymaplaneta sp. (genus) (Unidentified Wood Runner) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Tetratheca bauerifolia (Heath Pink-bells) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Praxis edwardsii (Edward's Praxis) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Stereum hirsutum (Hairy Curtain Crust) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by trevorpreston

Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Cardiothorax monarensis (Darkling beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Marchantia sp. (genus) (A Liverwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Blechnum minus (Soft Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Stereum sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Brachyscome spathulata (Coarse Daisy, Spoon-leaved Daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Perperus sp. (Unidentified Perperus weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Cryptops sp. (genus) (Blind Scolopendroid Centipede) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Paropsisterna rufipes (Eucalyptus leaf beetle, Red-footed leaf beatle) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Monotoca scoparia (Broom Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Halone sinuata (Rock Lichen Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by trevorpreston

Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Miranda

Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Feb 2022 by Miranda

Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by Ozflyfisher

Thysanotus sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by Bugologist

Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine

Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine

Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine

Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock

Aades cultratus (Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok

Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by Harrisi

Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia (Rough Burr-daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Pimelea linifolia (Slender Rice Flower) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR

Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Oct 2021 by RAllen

Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by RAllen

Diarsia intermixta (Chevron Cutworm, Orange Peel Moth.) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Harrisi

Amycterus morbillosus (A terrestrial weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Oct 2021 by Harrisi

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley

Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by JasonC

Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by JasonC

Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock

Acritoscincus platynotus (Red-throated Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by BrianHerps

Perperus sp. (genus) (Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Yoyetta denisoni (Black Firetail Cicada) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Johnrehnia contraria (Cockroach) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by trevorpreston

Brachyscome spathulata (Coarse Daisy, Spoon-leaved Daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Scolopendromorpha (order) (A centipede) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by trevorpreston

Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Leptospermum continentale (Prickly Teatree) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Echinopogon sp. (Hedgehog Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Lagenophora stipitata (Common Lagenophora) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Coronidium sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston

Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by tpreston

Pomaderris eriocephala (Woolly-head Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by tpreston

Pomaderris betulina subsp. actensis (A Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by tpreston

Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by HarveyPerkins

Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by HarveyPerkins

Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by HarveyPerkins

Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie

Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Sep 2019 by RWPurdie

Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb

Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by roymcd

Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by roymcd

Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Christine

Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Christine

Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Christine

Location information

Coordinates 148.934433 -35.487446
Maps Gibraltar Pines
Places Paddys River, ACT

Species information

Paralucia aurifera Scientific name
Bright Copper Common name
Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

2 Abundance
3 Dec 2016 12:18 PM Recorded on
roymcd Recorded by

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