Coryphistes ruricola

Bark-mimicking Grasshopper at Watson, ACT

Coryphistes ruricola at Watson, ACT - 1 Nov 2021
Coryphistes ruricola at Watson, ACT - 1 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Coryphistes ruricola 2 Nov 2021 RogerF
Coryphistes ruricola 2 Nov 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 1 Nov 2021 abread111

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What camouflage! only noticed when it moved...

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Nearby sightings

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by waltraud
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Tragopogon sp. (A Goatsbeard) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by abread111
Cynosurus echinatus (Rough Dog's Tail Grass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by waltraud
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Episcaphula australis (Fungus beetle) at Watson, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Watson, ACT - 7 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 7 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Watson, ACT - 6 Mar 2022 by waltraud
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Watson, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by abread111
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Watson, ACT - 8 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by waltraud
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (African Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by MAX
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by WalterEgo
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by waltraud
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by waltraud
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Watson, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by abread111
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by MAX
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by MAX
Acacia paradoxa (Kangaroo Thorn) at Watson, ACT - 25 Aug 2021 by abread111
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Watson, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by waltraud
Callitris endlicheri (Black Cypress Pine) at Watson, ACT - 22 Jul 2021 by waltraud
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Geranium sp. Pleated sepals (D.E.Albrecht 4707) Vic. Herbarium at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Watson, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Verbascum virgatum (Green Mullein) at Watson, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by abread111
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Watson, ACT - 3 Dec 2020 by waltraud
Daucus glochidiatus (Australian Carrot) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Watson, ACT - 29 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2020 by waltraud
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Watson, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by waltraud
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 21 Jun 2019 by WalterEgo
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 31 May 2019 by waltraud
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Watson, ACT - 23 May 2019 by WalterEgo
Pycnostictus seriatus (Common Bandwing) at Watson, ACT - 4 May 2019 by kdm
Geranium solanderi (Native Geranium) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by waltraud
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Watson, ACT - 9 Nov 2018 by waltraud
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Watson, ACT - 10 Jul 2018 by waltraud
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Watson, ACT - 17 Mar 2017 by waltraud
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Watson, ACT - 28 Apr 2015 by waltraud

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  • 1 Nov 2021 11:30 AM Recorded on
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  • large old log Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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