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Heteronympha cordace

Bright-eyed Brown at Paddys River, ACT

Heteronympha cordace at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022
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Heteronympha cordace 4 Jan 2022 MatthewFrawley

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Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 May 2023 by BarrieR Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by JaneR Sphagnum sp. (genus) (Sphagnum moss) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by JaneR Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by JaneR Podolepis hieracioides (Long Podolepis) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley Oreixenica kershawi (Striped Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by DPRees125 Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by KorinneM Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Acaena novae-zelandiae (Bidgee Widgee) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Chrysolarentia argocyma (White-waved Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) olliffi (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by CathB Maratus hesperus ("Venus" Peacock Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by Pirom Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Oxylobium ellipticum (Common Shaggy Pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Lobelia pedunculata (Matted Pratia) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by WalterEgo Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Metaphryno bella (Bristle fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine Baeckea utilis (Mountain Baeckea) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR Stylidium armeria subsp. armeria (Trigger Plant) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley Austroargiolestes calcaris (Powdered Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB Comesperma retusum at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB Meritastis (genus) (A Bell moth (Tortricinae)) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB Corynophora lativittalis at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB Chrysolarentia conifasciata (Broad-banded Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB Hypoxis hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by BrianH Ranunculus pimpinellifolius (Bog Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Luzula flaccida (Pale Woodrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Viola betonicifolia subsp. betonicifolia (Arrow-Leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Carex gaudichaudiana (Fen Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Blechnum penna-marina (Alpine Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR Ranunculus amphitrichus (Small River Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by RAllen Epacris gunnii (Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed Cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord Epacris breviflora (Drumstick Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by SWishart Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125 Marmasoma sumptuosum (Bee fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125 Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125 Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Acritoscincus duperreyi (Eastern Three-lined Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii (Woodland Tussock-skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by BronClarke Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by DPRees125 Oreixenica lathoniella (Silver Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Christine Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Euloxia meandraria (Two-lined Euloxia) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Rankinia diemensis (Mountain Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Christine Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Christine Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine
Geranium sp. (Geranium) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 May 2023 by BarrieR
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by JaneR
Sphagnum sp. (genus) (Sphagnum moss) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Podolepis hieracioides (Long Podolepis) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Oreixenica kershawi (Striped Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by DPRees125
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by KorinneM
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Bidgee Widgee) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Chrysolarentia argocyma (White-waved Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) olliffi (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by CathB
Maratus hesperus ("Venus" Peacock Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by Pirom
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oxylobium ellipticum (Common Shaggy Pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Lobelia pedunculata (Matted Pratia) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by WalterEgo
Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Metaphryno bella (Bristle fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Bobilla sp. (genus) (A Small field cricket) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2022 by Christine
Baeckea utilis (Mountain Baeckea) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JaneR
Stylidium armeria subsp. armeria (Trigger Plant) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Austroargiolestes calcaris (Powdered Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Comesperma retusum at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Meritastis (genus) (A Bell moth (Tortricinae)) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Corynophora lativittalis at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Chrysolarentia conifasciata (Broad-banded Carpet) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by CathB
Hypoxis hygrometrica (Golden Weather-grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by BrianH
Ranunculus pimpinellifolius (Bog Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Gahnia subaequiglumis (Bog Saw-sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Luzula flaccida (Pale Woodrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Viola betonicifolia subsp. betonicifolia (Arrow-Leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Carex gaudichaudiana (Fen Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Blechnum penna-marina (Alpine Water Fern) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Nov 2021 by JaneR
Ranunculus amphitrichus (Small River Buttercup) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by RAllen
Epacris gunnii (Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Apr 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Geranium neglectum (Red-stemmed Cranesbill) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Epacris breviflora (Drumstick Heath) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by MatthewFrawley
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by SWishart
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Marmasoma sumptuosum (Bee fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by DPRees125
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham's Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Acritoscincus duperreyi (Eastern Three-lined Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii (Woodland Tussock-skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2019 by Christine
Utricularia dichotoma (Fairy Aprons, Purple Bladderwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by BronClarke
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Oreixenica lathoniella (Silver Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Christine
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Euloxia meandraria (Two-lined Euloxia) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Rankinia diemensis (Mountain Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by Christine
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Christine
Neolucia hobartensis (Montane Heath-blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Christine
Arthropodium milleflorum (Vanilla Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine
Griseargiolestes intermedius (Alpine Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine
Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine
Eulamprus tympanum (Southern Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2019 by Christine

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Species information

  • Heteronympha cordace Scientific name
  • Bright-eyed Brown Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2022 01:09 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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