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Entomophthora sp. (genus)

Puppeteer Fungus at Bruce, ACT

Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2020
Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2020
Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2020
Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Entomophthora sp. (genus) 21 May 2021 Heino1
Entomophthora sp. (genus) 1 Oct 2020 Harrisi

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Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Phaneropterinae (subfamily) (Leaf Katydid, Bush Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by Roger Hylaeus (Xenohylaeus) leptospermi (A masked bee) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Roger Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by Roger Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by Roger Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Nov 2022 by Roger Peltoschema basicollis (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by Roger Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by Roger Cadmus (Cadmus) gigas (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2022 by Roger Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2022 by Roger Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Polyrhachis semiaurata (A golden spiny ant) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Harrisi Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by RWPurdie Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by tpreston Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by tpreston Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by Roger Daptolestes limbipennis (Robber fly) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Roger Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by Roger Lepidoscia (genus) ADULT (A Case moth) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Acacia cultriformis (Knife Leaf Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Acacia dawsonii (Dawson's Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Adelium porcatum (Darkling Beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by tpreston Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by Harrisi Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by tpreston Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by tpreston Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by MattFox Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by MattFox Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by tpreston Nerthra sp. (genus) (Toad Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by MattFox Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by Harrisi Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by tpreston Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by tpreston Juncus planifolius (Broad-leaved Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RWPurdie Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by RWPurdie Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by RWPurdie Micromyrtus ciliata (Fringed Heath-myrtle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Harrisi Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston Drosera gunniana at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston Nerthra sp. (genus) (Toad Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston Galerina marginata at Bruce, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by Heino1 Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by Harrisi Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by DerekC Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston Prodiaphania sp. (genus) (A Tachinid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Jan 2020 by Harrisi Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Jan 2020 by Harrisi Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2020 by Harrisi Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by RWPurdie Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by RWPurdie Riccia duplex var. megaspora at Bruce, ACT - 2 Jan 2017 by RWPurdie Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Maroga melanostigma (Pecan Stem Girdler) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird Aphrophorinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified spittlebug) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie Pimelea curviflora var. sericea (Curved Riceflower) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie Linum marginale (Native Flax) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Mar 2015 by RWPurdie Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Feb 2015 by RWPurdie Alternanthera sp. A Flora of NSW (M. Gray 5187) J. Palmer at Bruce, ACT - 17 Feb 2015 by RWPurdie Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen Helicarion cuvieri (A Semi-slug) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Oct 2012 by Harrisi
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Phaneropterinae (subfamily) (Leaf Katydid, Bush Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by Roger
Hylaeus (Xenohylaeus) leptospermi (A masked bee) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Roger
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by Roger
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by Roger
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Nov 2022 by Roger
Peltoschema basicollis (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by Roger
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Sep 2022 by Roger
Cadmus (Cadmus) gigas (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2022 by Roger
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Sep 2022 by Roger
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Polyrhachis semiaurata (A golden spiny ant) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by RWPurdie
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre, Rare White-spot Skipper) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by Roger
Daptolestes limbipennis (Robber fly) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by Roger
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by Roger
Lepidoscia (genus) ADULT (A Case moth) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Acacia cultriformis (Knife Leaf Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Acacia dawsonii (Dawson's Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Adelium porcatum (Darkling Beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by tpreston
Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Bruce, ACT - 4 May 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Diphucrania leucosticta (White-flecked acacia jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by Harrisi
Lichenomphalia chromacea (Yellow Navel) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by tpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Apr 2021 by tpreston
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Nerthra sp. (genus) (Toad Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Mar 2021 by MattFox
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by Harrisi
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Juncus planifolius (Broad-leaved Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Dec 2020 by Tapirlord
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Physa acuta (European physa, Left-handed pondsnail) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Bruce, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by RWPurdie
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by RWPurdie
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by RWPurdie
Micromyrtus ciliata (Fringed Heath-myrtle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Harrisi
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Drosera gunniana at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Nerthra sp. (genus) (Toad Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Galerina marginata at Bruce, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by Heino1
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jun 2020 by Harrisi
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Apr 2020 by DerekC
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston
Prodiaphania sp. (genus) (A Tachinid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by tpreston
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Jan 2020 by Harrisi
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Jan 2020 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2020 by Harrisi
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by RWPurdie
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by RWPurdie
Riccia duplex var. megaspora at Bruce, ACT - 2 Jan 2017 by RWPurdie
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Maroga melanostigma (Pecan Stem Girdler) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Dec 2016 by ibaird
Aphrophorinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified spittlebug) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie
Pimelea curviflora var. sericea (Curved Riceflower) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Dec 2016 by RWPurdie
Linum marginale (Native Flax) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Mar 2015 by RWPurdie
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Feb 2015 by RWPurdie
Alternanthera sp. A Flora of NSW (M. Gray 5187) J. Palmer at Bruce, ACT - 17 Feb 2015 by RWPurdie
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Oct 2014 by AaronClausen
Helicarion cuvieri (A Semi-slug) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Oct 2012 by Harrisi

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Location information

Species information

  • Entomophthora sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Puppeteer Fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Sep 2020 06:34 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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