Tachyglossus aculeatus

2 Short-beaked Echidna at Acton, ACT

Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
Tachyglossus aculeatus at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Tachyglossus aculeatus 10 Jan 2020 DonFletcher
Tachyglossus aculeatus 9 Jan 2020 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting. The first image appears to show two parasites within the Echidna's left ear. The fourth image shows ants that the Echidna was feeding on.

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Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Acton, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Acton, ACT - 6 Jan 2021 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sulthicum (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2020 by PeterA
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) amabilis (A plaster bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Dec 2020 by PeterA
Euryglossa depressa (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by PeterA
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by TimL
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by TimL
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by HelenBoronia
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by TimL
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by PeterA
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2020 by jbromilow50
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by JohnBundock
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by TimL
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Downer, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Tetragnatha demissa (Tetragnatha demissa) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by TimL
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by Roger
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Downer, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2020 by Bernadette
Thysanoptera (order) (Thrips) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by TimL
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by TimL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jun 2020 by Tim L
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2020 by Bernadette
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jun 2020 by Bernadette
Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jun 2020 by TimL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2020 by Tim L
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2020 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Mar 2020 by Roger
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by Roger
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by Harrisi
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 12 Feb 2020 by HelenCross
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Oligochaeta (class) (Unidentified earthworm) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by HelenCross
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by HelenCross
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL
Dasypogoninae (subfamily) (Unidentified dasypogonine robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by DPRees125
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Trichophthalma costalis (Tangle-vein fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by DPRees125
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Dec 2019 by Harrisi
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by HelenCross
Comptosia insignis (A bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by TimL
Comptosia insignis (A bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by TimL
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by JanetRussell
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Comptosia insignis (A bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Comptosia insignis (A bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by TimL
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2019 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by TimL
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Sep 2019 by TimL
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by PeterR
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by Christine
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by HelenCross
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2019 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2019 by HelenCross
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2019 by Christine
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Acton, ACT - 16 May 2019 by TimL
Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2019 by HelenCross
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2019 by TimL

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  • 26 Nov 2019 12:49 PM Recorded on
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