Carlia tetradactyla

Southern Rainbow Skink at Michelago, NSW

Carlia tetradactyla at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2017
Carlia tetradactyla at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2017
Carlia tetradactyla at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2017
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Carlia tetradactyla 12 Nov 2017 wombey
Carlia tetradactyla 11 Nov 2017 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. I can vouch that this cute skink can swim very fast. :)

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WillO wrote:
   12 Nov 2017
Did the Southern Rrainbow Skink jump into the water?
Illilanga wrote:
   13 Nov 2017
Yes, the skink jumped into the water and swam a short distance to the reeds/plants. I think there is also another species of skink in this dam as well. They are even better swimmers! I'll keep trying for some photos.

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Melanina sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) minusculus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) aralis (A native hylaeine bee) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Glyphipterix meteora (A Sedge Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Liparetrus discipennis (A chafer beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Iphierga sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Atoichus bicolor (Darkling beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Diamma bicolor (Blue ant, Bluebottle ant) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Plesiochrysa ramburi (A Green Lacewing) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Dithalama cosmospila (Grey Spotted Wave) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Philobota ancylotoxa (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Oiketicus sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jul 2018 by Illilanga
Chalcopteroides columbinus (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Illilanga & Baroona - 8 Jul 2018 by Illilanga
Chloroclystis filata (Filata Moth, Australian Pug Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
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
Araneidae (family) (Orb weaver) 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
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
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jun 2018 by Illilanga
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jun 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
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Feb 2018 by Illilanga
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

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