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Vanessa kershawi

Australian Painted Lady at Michelago, NSW

Vanessa kershawi at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
Vanessa kershawi at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
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Vanessa kershawi 7 Feb 2019 SuziBond
Vanessa kershawi 7 Feb 2019 Illilanga

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Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Sep 2022 by Illilanga Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Dec 2021 by Illilanga Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Mar 2021 by Illilanga Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Mar 2021 by Illilanga Antechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Feb 2021 by Illilanga Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jan 2021 by Illilanga Chalcopteroides cupripennis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga Trapezites eliena (Orange Ochre) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Illilanga Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Illilanga Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2020 by Illilanga Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2020 by Illilanga Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga Austrostipa densiflora (Foxtail Speargrass) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Aug 2020 by Illilanga Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Jul 2020 by Illilanga Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jun 2020 by Illilanga Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jun 2020 by Illilanga Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by Illilanga Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2020 by Illilanga Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Mar 2020 by Illilanga Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2020 by Illilanga Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Feb 2020 by Illilanga Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Jan 2020 by Illilanga Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Jan 2020 by Illilanga Trapezites eliena (Orange Ochre) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2019 by Illilanga Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Oct 2019 by Illilanga Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Sep 2019 by Illilanga Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Sep 2019 by Illilanga Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Sep 2019 by Illilanga Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Aug 2019 by Illilanga Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Aug 2019 by Illilanga Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Aug 2019 by Illilanga Cracticus nigrogularis (Pied Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Aug 2019 by Illilanga Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jul 2019 by Illilanga Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jul 2019 by Illilanga Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jun 2019 by Illilanga Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 29 May 2019 by Illilanga Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 12 May 2019 by Illilanga Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Metallea sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Feb 2019 by Illilanga Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2019 by Illilanga Aloa marginata (Donovan's Tiger Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2019 by Illilanga Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Jan 2019 by Illilanga Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Jan 2019 by Illilanga Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jan 2019 by Illilanga Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2019 by Illilanga Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2019 by Illilanga Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Vombatus ursinus (Common wombat, Bare-nosed Wombat) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Sep 2022 by Illilanga
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Dec 2021 by Illilanga
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Mar 2021 by Illilanga
Hippotion scrofa (Coprosma Hawk Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Mar 2021 by Illilanga
Antechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Feb 2021 by Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Jan 2021 by Illilanga
Chalcopteroides cupripennis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Trapezites eliena (Orange Ochre) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Illilanga
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2020 by Illilanga
Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Nov 2020 by Illilanga
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga
Austrostipa densiflora (Foxtail Speargrass) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by Illilanga
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Aug 2020 by Illilanga
Osphranter robustus (Wallaroo) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Jul 2020 by Illilanga
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Jun 2020 by Illilanga
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jun 2020 by Illilanga
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by Illilanga
Hirundapus caudacutus (White-throated Needletail) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Mar 2020 by Illilanga
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Mar 2020 by Illilanga
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2020 by Illilanga
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Feb 2020 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Jan 2020 by Illilanga
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Jan 2020 by Illilanga
Trapezites eliena (Orange Ochre) at Michelago, NSW - 19 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Cracticus nigrogularis (Pied Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jul 2019 by Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jul 2019 by Illilanga
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 29 May 2019 by Illilanga
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 12 May 2019 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga
Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Metallea sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Pycnoporus coccineus (Scarlet Bracket) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Aloa marginata (Donovan's Tiger Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga

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Species information

  • Vanessa kershawi Scientific name
  • Australian Painted Lady Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Dec 2018 03:22 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by
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