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Tiliqua rugosa

Shingleback Lizard at Cook, ACT

Tiliqua rugosa at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2019
Tiliqua rugosa at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2019
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Identification history

Tiliqua rugosa 8 Oct 2019 GeoffRobertson
Tiliqua rugosa 8 Oct 2019 CathB

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I spend a lot of time in this area and have never seen one of these here before. It was very close to the bike path, so I wonder if someone might have released it.

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Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Chantal Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by drakes Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Isolepis levynsiana (Tiny Flat-sedge) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by CathB Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by CathB Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Isolepis sp. (Club-rush) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Tammy Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB
Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Chantal
Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB
Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB
Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Adelium pustulosum (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by drakes
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes
Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Cook, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by drakes
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Isolepis levynsiana (Tiny Flat-sedge) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by CathB
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by CathB
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Isolepis sp. (Club-rush) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Hyalopeza schneiderae (A fruit fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by CathB
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paratettix argillaceus (A pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2021 by CathB
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB

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Species information

  • Tiliqua rugosa Scientific name
  • Shingleback Lizard Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Oct 2019 01:51 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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