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Cryptandra amara

Bitter Cryptandra at Cook, ACT

Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
Cryptandra amara at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021
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Cryptandra amara 11 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 Oct 2021 trevorpreston

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Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by drakes Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by CathB Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by CathB Haloragis heterophylla (Variable raspwort) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by drakes Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by drakes Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes Pararguda rufescens (Rufous Snout Moth) at Cook, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by CathB Bombyliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes Pinara cana (Neat Pinara) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB Geitoneura klugii (Klug's Xenica / Marbled Xenica) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy Stenoptilla zophodactylus (Dowdy Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by drakes Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB Chrysopidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by SarahHnatiuk Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by CathB Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by CathB Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by CathB Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by drakes Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB Hypoxylon sp. at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Cook, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by drakes Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB Polystichum proliferum (Mother shield fern) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by drakes Microseris lanceolata (Yam Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by CathB Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by Tammy Acacia rubida (Red-leaved Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Aug 2021 by drakes Parmeliaceae (A lichen family) at Cook, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by drakes Cheilanthes sp. (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jul 2021 by MattFox Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jul 2021 by drakes Coprinellus micaceus group at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2021 by drakes Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2021 by drakes zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 13 May 2021 by drakes Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2021 by drakes Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Cook, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by drakes Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by drakes Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB Pluteus 'yellow' at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by CathB Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tammy Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by drakes Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB Lophyrotoma sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by CathB Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by CathB Centaurium tenuiflorum (Branched Centaury) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by drakes Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Cook, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by drakes Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel, Blue Pimpernel) at Cook, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by drakes Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Cook, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by drakes Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by CathB Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by CathB Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB Petrorhagia sp. at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Cook, ACT - 15 Mar 2022 by drakes
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Rhytiphora albocincta (Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 11 Feb 2022 by CathB
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2022 by CathB
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable raspwort) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by drakes
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by CathB
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by drakes
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by drakes
Pararguda rufescens (Rufous Snout Moth) at Cook, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by CathB
Bombyliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by drakes
Pinara cana (Neat Pinara) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Geitoneura klugii (Klug's Xenica / Marbled Xenica) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Stenoptilla zophodactylus (Dowdy Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2022 by drakes
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB
Chrysopidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by CathB
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 21 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by SarahHnatiuk
Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes
Hypochaeris radicata (Cat's Ear, Flatweed) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by drakes
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by CathB
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by CathB
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Cook, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by CathB
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow burr daisy) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by drakes
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by CathB
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Hypoxylon sp. at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Cook, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by drakes
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio or Magpie moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Sep 2021 by CathB
Polystichum proliferum (Mother shield fern) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by drakes
Microseris lanceolata (Yam Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Cook, ACT - 8 Sep 2021 by CathB
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 22 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Acacia rubida (Red-leaved Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Aug 2021 by drakes
Parmeliaceae (A lichen family) at Cook, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by drakes
Cheilanthes sp. (Rock Fern) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jul 2021 by MattFox
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jul 2021 by drakes
Coprinellus micaceus group at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2021 by drakes
Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2021 by drakes
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 13 May 2021 by drakes
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Cook, ACT - 6 May 2021 by drakes
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Cook, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by drakes
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by drakes
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by CathB
Pluteus 'yellow' at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by drakes
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by CathB
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Cook, ACT - 30 Jan 2021 by Tammy
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by drakes
Ancita marginicollis (A longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by CathB
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2021 by CathB
Lophyrotoma sp. (genus) (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by CathB
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Cook, ACT - 31 Dec 2020 by CathB
Centaurium tenuiflorum (Branched Centaury) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by drakes
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2020 by drakes
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by drakes
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at Cook, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by drakes
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel, Blue Pimpernel) at Cook, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by drakes
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Cook, ACT - 14 Nov 2020 by drakes
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2020 by CathB
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2020 by CathB
Pergagrapta bella (A sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB
Petrorhagia sp. at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes

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Location information

Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 11 Oct 2021 01:52 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • About 5mm long and about 1mm across Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Record quality

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