Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Michelago, NSW

Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
Rytidosperma sp. at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018
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Rytidosperma sp. 4 Jan 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Rytidosperma caespitosum 2 Dec 2018 Illilanga

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4 comments

michaelb wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
Hi Sandra
Wallaby grasses are the most difficult of all grasses to ID from photos. While this looks superficially like Rytidosperma caespitosum, I don't know enough to confirm.
Illilanga wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
No problems at all Michael. Grasses can be difficult I know! I have quite a few grasses yet to ID, so I'll collect plants of those we can't ID from photos and take them to the ANBG or get someone else to ID them. I have a friend who is assisting someone doing fieldwork re ID of grasses, so I might see if they have time to come out. For specimens, is it best is to dig up the whole plant and store in a paper bag? I'll make sure I take the in situ photos as well.
michaelb wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
It is a good idea to get the whole plant, and also to photograph them.
You could try using CNMap as a first option (except perhaps for Wallaby grasses), as some grasses are quite easy.
For ID purposes at ANBG they require you to press them and dry them while they are pressed. Also good to have seed-heads present.
Illilanga wrote:
   7 Dec 2018
Okay thanks. Jeremy made a press for his sister a few years back, so I'll get him to make me one too!

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Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
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Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
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
Urodacus manicatus (Black Rock Scorpion) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Melanina sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) 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
Melicytus angustifolius subsp. divaricatus (Divaricate Tree Violet) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at Illilanga & Baroona - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) 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
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Neolaemosaccus sp. (genus) (A weevil) 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
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Rhiniidae sp. (family) (Snout fly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid 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
Eulechria electrodes (Yellow Eulechria Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Liparetrus discipennis (A chafer beetle) 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
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Michelago, NSW - 1 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
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Michelago, NSW - 29 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

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Dec 2018 05:11 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Rytidosperma sp. Scientific name
  • Wallaby Grass Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1522.12m Recorded at altitude
  • 350 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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