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Malurus cyaneus

Superb Fairywren at Paddys River, ACT

Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019
Malurus cyaneus at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019
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Malurus cyaneus 2 Mar 2019 natureguy
Malurus cyaneus 27 Feb 2019 RodDeb

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Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Christine Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen 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 Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM Trichoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Caddisfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 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 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 monticola (Mountain 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 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 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 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 Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) 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 Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by JasonC 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 Stemonitales (Order) 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 Cabasa pulchella (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) 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 Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia (Rough Burr-daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Pelargonium inodorum (Kopata) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) 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 scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by trevorpreston 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 Blechnum minus (Soft Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by tpreston Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) 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 Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb Eolophus roseicapilla (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
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Christine
Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by RAllen
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
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by KorinneM
Trichoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Caddisfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2022 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
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 monticola (Mountain 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
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
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
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
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) 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
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by JasonC
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
Stemonitales (Order) 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
Cabasa pulchella (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) 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
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia (Rough Burr-daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Pelargonium inodorum (Kopata) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) 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 scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2020 by trevorpreston
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
Blechnum minus (Soft Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) 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
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Eolophus roseicapilla (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

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Species information

  • Malurus cyaneus Scientific name
  • Superb Fairywren Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 10 Abundance
  • 25 Feb 2019 03:52 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by
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