Dacelo novaeguineae

Laughing Kookaburra at Deakin, ACT

Dacelo novaeguineae at Deakin, ACT - 8 Jun 2019
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Identification history

Dacelo novaeguineae 11 Jun 2019 Illilanga
Dacelo novaeguineae 11 Jun 2019 LisaH

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I don't often see this pair together, but do hear and see them (and, I think, a third one) on separate trees.

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Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
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Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 16 Mar 2024 by LisaH
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Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 27 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 27 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 31 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 17 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Philobota pedetis (Spotty Philobota) at Hughes, ACT - 13 May 2023 by LisaH
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by LisaH
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2022 by LisaH
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by jennyt
Dianella longifolia var. longifolia (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by LisaH
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by KL
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Buglossoides arvensis (Sheepweed) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Oxalis exilis (Shady Wood Sorrel) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Sep 2021 by KL
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus (A halictid bee) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Stuartina muelleri (Spoon Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Westringia eremicola (Slender Western Rosemary) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry, Madeira Cherry) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by KL
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Calomela sp. (genus) (Acacia leaf beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Bovista (A puffball) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Xerochrysum bracteatum (Golden Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Diplacodes sp. (genus) (Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistachio) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by jennyt
Quercus robur (English Oak) at Deakin, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by jennyt
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by KL
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by KL
Solanum sp. (Tomato) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Dec 2020 by KL
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by TomT
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by KL
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by KL
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Linaria arvensis (Corn Toadflax) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by TomT
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by KL
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Silene gallica var. quinquevulnera (Five-wounded Catchfly) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by LisaH
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by KL
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by KL
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Jun 2020 by KL
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jun 2020 by KL
Paronychia brasiliana (Brazilian Whitlow) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Jun 2020 by KL
Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Jun 2020 by KL
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2020 by KL
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa sp. (A Corkscrew Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT

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