Malurus cyaneus

Superb Fairywren at O'Connor, ACT

Malurus cyaneus at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Malurus cyaneus 22 Oct 2020 Illilanga
Malurus cyaneus 20 Oct 2020 ConBoekel

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This is a young bird not long out of the nest and still being fed. This species is probably the most common species in the Dryandra Street Woodland.

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Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Dichetophora sp. (genus) (Marsh fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Capusa senilis (Black-banded Wedge-moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Theridion sp. (genus) (Tangle-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at O'Connor, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Taxeotis intermixtaria (Dark-edged Taxeotis) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Coniopterygidae (family) (Dusty lacewing or Dustywing) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia bidentata (Two-spot Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Brachyexarna lobipennis (Stripewinged meadow grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Brachydeutera sydneyensis (Shore fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Philagra sp. (genus) (A spittlebug) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by ConBoekel
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 26 Aug 2022 by ConBoekel
Eristalinus sp. (genus) (A Hover Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by ConBoekel
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Apr 2021 by ConBoekel
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Datura stramonium (Common Thornapple) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Datura stramonium (Common Thornapple) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Heteronyx sp. (genus) (Scarab beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at O'Connor, ACT - 1 Jan 2021 by ConBoekel
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by ConBoekel

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 20 Oct 2020 12:45 PM Recorded on
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