Melithreptus lunatus

White-naped Honeyeater at Greenleigh, NSW

Melithreptus lunatus at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Jun 2021
Melithreptus lunatus at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Jun 2021
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Identification history

Melithreptus lunatus 5 Jul 2021 natureguy
Melithreptus lunatus 4 Jul 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Melithreptus lunatus 29 Jun 2021 LyndalT

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We get flocks of these honeyeaters every winter and they are hard to photograph! They hang around with yellow faced Honeyeaters. Having find their bathing site I will set up the wildlife camera and see if I can get a better photo

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Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (Black-thighed jumper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Dec 2022 by LyndalT
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Cornu aspersum (Common Garden Snail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 5 Nov 2022 by LyndalT
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Oct 2022 by LyndalT
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Oct 2022 by LyndalT
Peziza at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Oct 2022 by Hejor1
Cymbacha sp (genus) (A crab spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Oct 2022 by Hejor1
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Oct 2022 by Hejor1
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Sep 2022 by LyndalT
Peziza at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 May 2022 by LyndalT
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 May 2022 by LyndalT
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 May 2022 by LyndalT
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 1 May 2022 by LyndalT
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Apr 2022 by LyndalT
Vespadelus darlingtoni (Large Forest Bat) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Feb 2022 by LyndalT
Chalinolobus gouldii (Gould's Wattled Bat) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by LyndalT
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 21 Jan 2022 by LyndalT
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by LyndalT
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Dec 2021 by LyndalT
Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Greenleigh, NSW - 17 Dec 2021 by LyndalT
Mituliodon tarantulinus (Prowling Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Lolium sp. (Ryegrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Vulpia sp. (A Squirreltail Fescue) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 1 Nov 2021 by LyndalT
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Senecio sp. (A Fireweed) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Greenleigh, NSW - 8 Oct 2021 by LyndalT
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Greenleigh, NSW - 30 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 27 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Styphelia triflora (Five-corners) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Eucalyptus rossii (Inland Scribbly Gum) at Greenleigh, NSW - 4 Sep 2021 by LyndalT
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Greenleigh, NSW - 26 Aug 2021 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Aug 2021 by LyndalT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Greenleigh, NSW - 2 Jul 2021 by LyndalT
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 11 May 2021 by LyndalT
Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 May 2021 by LyndalT
Cryptachaea gigantipes (White porch spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Apr 2021 by LyndalT
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 6 Mar 2021 by LyndalT
Lychas marmoreus (Little Marbled Scorpion) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Jan 2021 by LyndalT
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 3 Jan 2021 by LyndalT
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Euchiton sp. (A Cudweed) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Opodiphthera (genus) (A gum moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 21 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Capusa senilis (Black-banded Wedge-moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Dec 2020 by LyndalT
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Poa pratensis (Kentucky Bluegrass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Argiope sp. (genus) (A St. Andrew's cross spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Greenleigh, NSW - 7 Nov 2020 by LyndalT
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Greenleigh, NSW - 14 Oct 2020 by LyndalT
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 19 Sep 2020 by LyndalT
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Greenleigh, NSW - 13 Sep 2020 by Hejor1
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 29 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Greenleigh, NSW - 20 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Aug 2020 by LyndalT
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jul 2020 by LyndalT
Oxycanus (genus) (Unidentified Oxycanus moths) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Jun 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Greenleigh, NSW - 16 May 2020 by LyndalT
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 May 2020 by LyndalT
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 May 2020 by LyndalT
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Greenleigh, NSW - 25 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Greenleigh, NSW - 23 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Greenleigh, NSW - 12 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Greenleigh, NSW - 10 Apr 2020 by LyndalT
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Greenleigh, NSW - 24 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Greenleigh, NSW - 22 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Greenleigh, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Greenleigh, NSW - 15 Mar 2020 by LyndalT
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Greenleigh, NSW - 9 Mar 2020 by LyndalT

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