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Theclinesthes serpentata

1 Saltbush Blue at Gigerline Nature Reserve

Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
Theclinesthes serpentata at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Theclinesthes serpentata 5 May 2020 SuziBond
Theclinesthes serpentata 30 Apr 2020 RodDeb
Unidentified 30 Apr 2020 RodDeb

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Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Elseyornis melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Amata (genus) (Handmaiden) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by Ct1000 Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Jun 2020 by RodDeb Pimelea curviflora var. sericea at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 May 2020 by michaelb Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 May 2020 by michaelb Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb Melanodryas cucullata (Hooded Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2020 by Liam.m Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 3 Oct 2019 by Marthijn Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Vallisneria australis (Ribbonweed, Eelweed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 19 Mar 2019 by KumikoCallaway Ptilotula fuscus (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 19 Mar 2019 by KumikoCallaway Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 20 Feb 2019 by DPRees125 Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 31 Oct 2018 by KumikoCallaway Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Carduus tenuiflorus (Winged Slender Thistle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Feb 2017 by michaelb Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2016 by michaelb Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 11 Jan 2016 by michaelb Macropus robustus (Wallaroo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Jul 2015 by Christine Vinca major (Greater Periwinkle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Jun 2015 by michaelb Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 Feb 2015 by michaelb Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Sep 2014 by michaelb Cheilanthes distans (Bristly cloak fern) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Aug 2014 by michaelb Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Feb 2014 by michaelb Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 Dec 2009 by michaelb Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Mar 2007 by michaelb Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Jan 2007 by michaelb Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Mar 2005 by michaelb Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2005 by michaelb Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Mar 2004 by michaelb
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Appias paulina (Yellow albatross) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Elseyornis melanops (Black-fronted Dotterel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by Ct1000
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Austrogomphus cornutus (Unicorn Hunter) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Jul 2020 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Pimelea curviflora var. sericea at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 May 2020 by michaelb
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 May 2020 by michaelb
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-blue) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Apr 2020 by RodDeb
Danaus petilia (Lesser wanderer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 1 Apr 2020 by JohnBundock
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Podalonia tydei (Caterpillar-hunter wasp) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2020 by RodDeb
Melanodryas cucullata (Hooded Robin) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Feb 2020 by Liam.m
Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Jan 2020 by RodDeb
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 29 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 3 Oct 2019 by Marthijn
Pyrrholaemus sagittata (Speckled Warbler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 7 Sep 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilotula penicillatus (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 9 Jul 2019 by RodDeb
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Vallisneria australis (Ribbonweed, Eelweed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Lycium ferocissimum (African Boxthorn) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 13 Apr 2019 by michaelb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 19 Mar 2019 by KumikoCallaway
Ptilotula fuscus (Fuscous Honeyeater) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 19 Mar 2019 by KumikoCallaway
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 20 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 31 Oct 2018 by KumikoCallaway
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Carduus tenuiflorus (Winged Slender Thistle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Phytoecia coerulescens (Paterson's curse stem beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Aethina sp. (genus) (Sap beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 22 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 12 Jul 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Apr 2018 by YumiCallaway
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 4 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 28 Dec 2016 by michaelb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Oct 2016 by Alison Milton
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 11 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Macropus robustus (Wallaroo) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 5 Jul 2015 by Christine
Vinca major (Greater Periwinkle) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 27 Jun 2015 by michaelb
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 6 Sep 2014 by michaelb
Cheilanthes distans (Bristly cloak fern) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Aug 2014 by michaelb
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 10 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Dichanthium sericeum (Queensland Blue-grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 17 Dec 2009 by michaelb
Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 21 Mar 2007 by michaelb
Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 24 Jan 2007 by michaelb
Limosella australis (Austral Mudwort) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 26 Mar 2005 by michaelb
Dichelachne sieberiana (Delicate Plume Grass) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 2 Mar 2005 by michaelb
Phragmites australis (Common reed) at Gigerline Nature Reserve - 15 Mar 2004 by michaelb

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Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 40 Abundance
  • 28 Apr 2020 12:50 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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