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Intellagama lesueurii howittii

Gippsland Water Dragon at Acton, ACT

Intellagama lesueurii howittii at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021
Intellagama lesueurii howittii at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Intellagama lesueurii howittii 25 Oct 2021 PatrickCampbell
Intellagama lesueurii 9 Oct 2021 wombey
Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii 9 Oct 2021 Chris Appleton

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wombey wrote:
   9 Oct 2021
They look more like howittii to me but I am happy not to get into subspecies here
PatrickCampbell wrote:
   25 Oct 2021
I agree with John that these are definitely Intellagama l. howittii.
These adult males are engaging in territorial combat behaviour.

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(genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by AndrewCB
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Pirom
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by Harrisi
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2023 by MarkT
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Mantodea sp. (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb
Chinoneides tasmaniensis (Stilt bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Limoniidae (family) (Unknown Limoniid Crane Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by JohnBundock
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by TomW
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2023 by patrickcox
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Tammy
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus polyphemus (Cyclops jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gill colour unknown) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lepiota s.l. at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Stiphidion facetum (Hammock-web Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cnemospathidinae sp. (Sub-family) (Sun-fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Cruentomycena viscidocruenta (Ruby Mycena) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Calolampra sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by Roger
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Eudynamys orientalis (Eastern Koel) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by Thurstan
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Cellypha goldbachii at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Heino1
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by amiessmacro
Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) carinatus at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Hylaeus (Planihylaeus) quadriceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by Roger
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)) (Native bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jan 2023 by Roger
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by Harrisi
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Hesthesis sp. (genus) (Wasp-mimic longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2022 by RodDeb
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by JanetRussell
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by AndrewCB

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  • Intellagama lesueurii howittii Scientific name
  • Gippsland Water Dragon Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 18 Feb 2021 02:12 PM Recorded on
  • Chris Appleton Recorded by

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