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Parakontikia atrata

The Black planarian at Bruce, ACT

Parakontikia atrata at Bruce, ACT - 20 May 2021
Parakontikia atrata at Bruce, ACT - 20 May 2021
Parakontikia atrata at Bruce, ACT - 20 May 2021
Parakontikia atrata at Bruce, ACT - 20 May 2021
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Parakontikia atrata 20 May 2021 turb
Caenoplana coerulea 20 May 2021 trevorpreston

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This seemed to be pure black. Only about 10mm long, is it a juvenile blue garden flatworm?

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Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by JVR Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by JVR Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by JVR Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by JVR Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by JVR Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by KaleenBruce Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 by KaleenBruce Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by JVR Juliformia sp. (superorder) (A Juliform millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Juncus usitatus (Common Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Billardiera scandens (Hairy Apple Berry) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by Untidy Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Daviesia leptophylla (Slender Bitter Pea) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Dianella revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb Vicia disperma (Two Seeded Vetch) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by Keanan Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by JVR Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Hygrocybe sp. (Hygrocybe) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Aleurina sp. at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Nostoc sp. (genus) (A cyanobacterium) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by JVR Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston Melanozosteria dookiensis (Dookie woodland cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by jgiacon Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by JVR Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by JVR Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by JVR Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Dora Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by JVR
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by JVR
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by JVR
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by JVR
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by JVR
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by JVR
Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by KaleenBruce
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Aug 2023 by KaleenBruce
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Aug 2023 by JVR
Juliformia sp. (superorder) (A Juliform millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Juncus usitatus (Common Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Billardiera scandens (Hairy Apple Berry) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Bromus catharticus (Prairie Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Daviesia leptophylla (Slender Bitter Pea) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Dianella revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Vicia disperma (Two Seeded Vetch) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by Keanan
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by JVR
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by JVR
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Sep 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Hygrocybe sp. (Hygrocybe) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Aleurina sp. at Bruce, ACT - 6 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Nostoc sp. (genus) (A cyanobacterium) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Heterodea sp. (A lichen) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, Sugar Glider) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by JVR
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Melanozosteria dookiensis (Dookie woodland cockroach) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by jgiacon
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by JVR
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by JVR
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by JVR
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 3 Nov 2021 by Dora
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. spatulata (Broad-leaved Hop Bush) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by JVR

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Species information

  • Parakontikia atrata Scientific name
  • The Black planarian Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 20 May 2021 03:52 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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