Cheilanthes sieberi

Rock Fern at Hughes, ACT

Cheilanthes sieberi at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021
Cheilanthes sieberi at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021
Cheilanthes sieberi at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021
Cheilanthes sieberi at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021
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Cheilanthes sieberi 6 Feb 2021 dcnicholls
Cheilanthes sieberi 6 Feb 2021 JackyF

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Section 58 Hughes. About twenty in large patch, more elsewhere on Section.

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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by LisaH
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by LisaH
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by KL
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by KL
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 May 2024 by LisaH
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 May 2024 by LisaH
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at GG93 - 27 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Scoparia (genus) (Unidentified Scoparia moths) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 15 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Megachile (Hackeriapis) rhodura (A Resin Bee) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 6 Apr 2024 by LisaH
Scoliacma nana (Diminutive Footman) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Lithosiini (tribe) (Footman) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 27 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Wheeleria spilodactylus (Horehound plume moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 17 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at GG93 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at GG94 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 24 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 17 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Philobota pedetis (Spotty Philobota) at Hughes, ACT - 13 May 2023 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by KL
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by Ct1000
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2022 by LisaH
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Aug 2022 by KL
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jul 2022 by LisaH
Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Euphorbia oblongata (Egg-leaf Spurge) at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2022 by KL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Meritastis lythrodana (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2022 by LisaH
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by KL
Dianella sp. aff. longifolia (Benambra) (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by jennyt
Dianella longifolia var. longifolia (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by LisaH
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Buglossoides arvensis (Sheepweed) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Sep 2021 by KL
Epyaxa subidaria (Subidaria Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by KL
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Stuartina muelleri (Spoon Cudweed) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by LisaH
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Apr 2021 by jennyt
Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry, Madeira Cherry) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by KL
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by KL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Bovista (A puffball) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Xerochrysum bracteatum (Golden Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Diplacodes sp. (genus) (Percher) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Celtis australis (Nettle Tree) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tapirlord
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by KL
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Dec 2020 by KL

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Sighting information

  • 20 Abundance
  • 6 Feb 2021 05:55 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Cheilanthes sieberi Scientific name
  • Rock Fern Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1154.76m Recorded at altitude
  • 101 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
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