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Chorista australis

Autumn scorpion fly at Paddys River, ACT

Chorista australis at Paddys River, ACT - 26 May 2020
Chorista australis at Paddys River, ACT - 26 May 2020
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Chorista australis 27 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 27 May 2020 Christine

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Amphipod (order Amphipoda, family Talitridae) (Lawn shrimp, landhopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Mar 2022 by Chris Appleton Abantiades sp. (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by SWishart Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by RodDeb Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock Chlorocoma carenaria (Veined Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock Falcunculus frontatus (Crested Shrike-tit) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by davidcunninghamwildlife Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb Thallogama undescribed species at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by JohnBundock Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JohnBundock Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by RodDeb Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by Ct1000 Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by AaronClausen Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Aug 2020 by lydialuc Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by RodDeb Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Belenois java (Caper White) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Stiphidiidae sp. (family) (Platform or Sheetweb spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50 Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50 Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Abantiades labyrinthicus (Labyrinthine Ghost Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by JohnBundock Larentiinae (subfamily) (A geometer moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock Sandava xylistis (Rusty Snout) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Psilosticha mactaria (Large Waved Bark Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Scioglyptis chionomera (Grey Patch Bark Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by RodDeb Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by PeteWoodall Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by Judith Roach Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by RodDeb Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by SWishart Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach Aquarius antigone (Water strider, pond skater) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by RodDeb Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by roymcd Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2017 by Philip Arrade destituta (Arrade destituta) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2017 by SWishart Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Oct 2017 by W Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2017 by RodDeb Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by AlisonMilton Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by AlisonMilton Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2016 by roymcd Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Aug 2016 by simonstratford Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jun 2016 by roymcd Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Feb 2016 by HarveyPerkins Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by RodDeb Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Nov 2015 by galah681 Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681 Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681
Amphipod (order Amphipoda, family Talitridae) (Lawn shrimp, landhopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Apr 2022 by JohnBundock
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Mar 2022 by Chris Appleton
Abantiades sp. (genus) (A Swift or Ghost moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by SWishart
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Chlorocoma carenaria (Veined Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Scopula optivata (Varied Wave) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Falcunculus frontatus (Crested Shrike-tit) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by davidcunninghamwildlife
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Mar 2021 by RodDeb
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Thallogama undescribed species at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by JohnBundock
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by JohnBundock
Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2020 by JohnBundock
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by Ct1000
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Oct 2020 by AaronClausen
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Aug 2020 by lydialuc
Nesoptilotis leucotis (White-eared Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jun 2020 by RodDeb
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Paddys River, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Belenois java (Caper White) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Stiphidiidae sp. (family) (Platform or Sheetweb spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2019 by RodDeb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Aug 2019 by jbromilow50
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Abantiades labyrinthicus (Labyrinthine Ghost Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by JudithRoach
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Jan 2019 by JohnBundock
Larentiinae (subfamily) (A geometer moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Sandava xylistis (Rusty Snout) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JohnBundock
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Psilosticha mactaria (Large Waved Bark Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis chionomera (Grey Patch Bark Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by PeteWoodall
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by leithallb
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by Judith Roach
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 May 2018 by RodDeb
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by SWishart
Capusa (genus) (Wedge moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach
Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by JudithRoach
Aquarius antigone (Water strider, pond skater) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2017 by RodDeb
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2017 by Christine
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Dec 2017 by roymcd
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2017 by Philip
Arrade destituta (Arrade destituta) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2017 by SWishart
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Oct 2017 by W
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Sep 2017 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by Alison Milton
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by AlisonMilton
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2017 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2016 by roymcd
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Oct 2016 by JohnBundock
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Isoodon obesulus (Southern Brown Bandicoot) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Aug 2016 by simonstratford
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jun 2016 by roymcd
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Feb 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2016 by RodDeb
Ornithorhynchus anatinus (Platypus) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Nov 2015 by galah681
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Nov 2010 by galah681

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Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 May 2020 11:37 AM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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