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Entomophthora sp. (genus)

Puppeteer Fungus at Hughes, ACT

Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
Entomophthora sp. (genus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Sep 2021
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Entomophthora sp. (genus) 18 Sep 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Entomophthora sp. (genus) 18 Sep 2021 Tapirlord

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Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by KL Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by KL Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by KL Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by KL Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by KL Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by LisaH Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JackyF Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JackyF Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Mar 2021 by JackyF Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by JackyF Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by JackyF Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by JackyF Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by KL Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by JackyF Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by AndrewZelnik Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by JackyF Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2020 by JackyF Hepialidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2020 by JackyF Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Hughes, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by LisaH Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by LisaH Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by JackyF Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Dec 2019 by KL Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by JackyF Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Sep 2019 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Aug 2019 by LisaH Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by JackyF Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by JackyF Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TomT Macrolepiota sp. at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2019 by JackyF Calvatia cyathiformis at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2019 by JackyF Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 3 May 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by JackyF Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by JackyF Lepiota s.l. at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by JackyF Eurybrachidae (family) (Unidentified planthopper) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by JackyF Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by KL Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by JackyF Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by JackyF Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JackyF Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by JackyF Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by JackyF Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by JackyF Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by JackyF Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by JackyF Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by JackyF Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by JackyF Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by KL Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jul 2018 by KL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 by KL Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by KL Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Jan 2018 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jan 2018 by KL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2015 by KL
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by KL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by KL
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by KL
Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2021 by KL
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by KL
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Trifolium subterraneum (Subterranean Clover) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Mar 2021 by JackyF
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Anoplognathus porosus (Porosus Christmas beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2021 by JackyF
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Dec 2020 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Dec 2020 by KL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by AndrewZelnik
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by JackyF
Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet, Sheep's Burnet) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Jul 2020 by JackyF
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jul 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2020 by JackyF
Hepialidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2020 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 4 May 2020 by LisaH
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Hughes, ACT - 3 May 2020 by JackyF
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Eolophus roseicapillus (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by BIrdsinCanberra
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Dec 2019 by KL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Aug 2019 by LisaH
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by LisaH
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TomT
Macrolepiota sp. at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2019 by JackyF
Calvatia cyathiformis at Hughes, ACT - 25 May 2019 by JackyF
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 3 May 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by JackyF
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by JackyF
Lepiota s.l. at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Eurybrachidae (family) (Unidentified planthopper) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by KL
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by JackyF
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Hughes, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Hughes, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by JackyF
Solanum cinereum (Narrawa Burr) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by KL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 25 Jul 2018 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 by KL
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Feb 2018 by KL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Jan 2018 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Jan 2018 by KL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Nov 2015 by KL

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Species information

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

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Sep 2021 02:36 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

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