Platycercus elegans

Crimson Rosella at Hughes, ACT

Platycercus elegans at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019
Platycercus elegans at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019
Platycercus elegans at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Platycercus elegans 10 Jan 2019 ArcherCallaway
Platycercus elegans 10 Jan 2019 JackyF

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Family group, two adults, only spotted one juvenile

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Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Crossophora semiota (A Concealer moth) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Anilicus xanthomus (A click beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Castiarina kerremansi (A jewel beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by Harrisi
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Eupoecila australasiae (Fiddler Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Selagis aurifera (Aurifera jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by LisaH
Anilara angusta (A jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Harrisi
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Phacelococcus bursaria (Blackthorn felted scale) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by kieranh
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Sep 2020 by TomT
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 May 2020 by JackyF
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. at Deakin, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Mar 2020 by KL
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by TexanReptilian
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra

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  • 8 Jan 2019 07:25 PM Recorded on
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