Onopordum acanthium

Scotch Thistle at Symonston, ACT

Onopordum acanthium at Symonston, ACT - 10 Sep 2020
Onopordum acanthium at Symonston, ACT - 10 Sep 2020
Onopordum acanthium at Symonston, ACT - 10 Sep 2020
Request use of media

Identification history

Onopordum acanthium 11 Sep 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Onopordum acanthium 10 Sep 2020 Mike

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

One of several large patches.

Be the first to comment


Please Login or Register to comment.

Nearby sightings

Page 1 of 1 - image sightings only

Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Stephanopis altifrons (Knobbly crab spider) at GG137 - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Callum Brae - 1 Mar 2024 by Harrisi
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Callum Brae - 18 Jan 2024 by Mike
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by rawshorty
Lepidoscia adelopis, annosella and similar species (A Case moth) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by rawshorty
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Symonston, ACT - 13 Jun 2022 by rawshorty
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 12 Jun 2022 by rawshorty
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 4 Jun 2022 by TomW
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 24 Mar 2022 by rawshorty
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Symonston, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Symonston, ACT - 10 Jan 2022 by rawshorty
Spondyliaspis plicatuloides (Shell Lerps) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by rawshorty
Lasiopsylla sp. (genus) (Psyllid or Lerp insect) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by rawshorty
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by rawshorty
Paropsini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified paropsine leaf beetle) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by rawshorty
Bothriomutilla rugicollis (Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by regeraghty
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by MichaelMulvaney
Amphibromus sp. (Swamp Wallaby Grass) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Centrolepis strigosa (Hairy Centrolepis) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Trifolium glomeratum (Clustered Clover) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by JaneR
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 6 Oct 2021 by Mike
Bossiaea prostrata (Creeping Bossiaea) at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by Harrisi
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by rawshorty
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Symonston, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by rawshorty
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Symonston, ACT - 29 Jun 2021 by RodDeb
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Symonston, ACT - 23 May 2021 by rawshorty
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Symonston, ACT - 1 May 2021 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Symonston, ACT - 25 Apr 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by RobParnell
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 9 Sep 2020 by Mike
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by Mike
Pimelea curviflora (Curved Rice-flower) at Symonston, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 by Mike
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Symonston, ACT - 2 May 2020 by Mike
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Sep 2019 by HelenCross
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Symonston, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by Mike
Onopordum acanthium (Scotch Thistle) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Oct 2015 by Mike
Lixus cardui (Thistle Stem-borer Weevil) at Symonston, ACT - 11 Oct 2015 by Mike
Silene gallica var. gallica (French Catchfly) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Oct 2014 by Mike
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Symonston, ACT - 8 Oct 2014 by Mike

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 10 Sep 2020 09:34 AM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Onopordum acanthium Scientific name
  • Scotch Thistle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 827.86m Recorded at altitude
  • 70 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

Record quality

  • Overall Fit for scientific/research use
  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
2,153,636 sightings of 19,948 species in 6,489 locations from 11,437 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.