Cherax destructor

Common Yabby at Dickson, ACT

Cherax destructor at Dickson, ACT - 20 Mar 2020
Cherax destructor at Dickson, ACT - 20 Mar 2020
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Cherax destructor 5 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Cherax destructor 22 Mar 2020 AlisonMilton

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Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Dickson, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by Pirom
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Dickson, ACT - 7 Jul 2024 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Stigmatium victoriae (Checkered beetle) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Dickson, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria sp. (genus) (Mirid plant bug) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by AlisonMilton
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Melaleuca sp. (A Melaleuca) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Dickson Wetland Corridor - 16 Dec 2023 by Hejor1
Glyphipterix palaeomorpha (A Gem moth (Gliphypterigidae)) at Dickson, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by Pirom
Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Arsipoda sp. (genus) (A flea beetle) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Ptyoptila matutinella (Wingia Group) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Dickson, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Dickson, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by Pirom
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Dickson, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Lymnaeidae (Family) (Unidentified pond snail) at Dickson, ACT - 6 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Dickson, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Sceliphron formosum (Formosum mud-dauber) at Dickson, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Dickson, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Dickson, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Dickson, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Dickson, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Dickson, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Dickson, ACT - 9 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Dickson, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by WalterEgo
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Dickson, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by WalterEgo
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Dickson, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by WalterEgo
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Dickson, ACT - 2 Sep 2018 by WalterEgo
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Dickson Wetland - 25 Aug 2018 by WalterEgo
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Dickson Wetland - 25 Aug 2018 by WalterEgo
Perca fluviatilis (Redfin) at Dickson, ACT - 1 May 2018 by jbromilow50
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Dickson, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Dickson, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Dickson, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by jb2602
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Dickson, ACT - 11 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 20 Mar 2020 11:51 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

Species information

  • Cherax destructor Scientific name
  • Common Yabby Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 824m Recorded at altitude
  • 83 images trained Machine learning
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