Melophorus sp. (genus)

Furnace ant at Paddys River, ACT

Melophorus sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Melophorus sp. (genus) 27 Mar 2022 JonLewis
Unidentified 24 Mar 2022 Christine

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Sorry, not much to go on with this one, on same plant as the Shield ants ..

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Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by MB
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by MB
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Sep 2024 by Venture
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by Venture
Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis (Manna Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Jul 2024 by Venture
Artomyces sp. (A coral fungus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 8 Jun 2024 by TimL
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 1 Jun 2024 by TimL
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 May 2024 by HelenCross
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 May 2024 by HelenCross
Coreidae (family) (Coreid plant bug) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 21 Dec 2023 by NickDaines
Pimelea treyvaudii (Grey Riceflower) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus gregiflorus (Leafless Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Hemarthria uncinata (Matgrass) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus homalocaulis (A Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus flavidus (Yellow Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Viola hederacea (Ivy-leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Acacia dealbata subsp. subalpina (Monaro Silver-wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Leptospermum continentale (Prickly Teatree) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Exocarpos strictus (Dwarf Cherry) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata (Dolly Bush, Common Cassinia, Dogwood) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Asperula scoparia (Prickly Woodruff) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Pteridium esculentum (Bracken) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Viola hederacea (Ivy-leaved Violet) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus viminalis (Ribbon Gum) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia argophylla (Native Musk) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus radiata subsp. robertsonii (Robertson's Peppermint) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 May 2023 by DPRees125
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 May 2023 by DPRees125
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Steven999
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by JohnBundock
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by Christine
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by JudithRoach
Anischys luteovarius (A shield bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Orthogonis sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Geitoneura acantha (Ringed Xenica) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Telephlebia brevicauda (Southern Evening Darner) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Echinopogon ovatus (Forest Hedgehog Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Mike
Ascocoryne sarcoides (Purple Jellydisc) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Aug 2022 by TimL
Heterotextus sp. (A yellow saprophytic jelly fungi) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by TimL
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Pomaderris aspera (Hazel Pomaderris) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Coprosma quadrifida (Prickly Currant Bush, Native Currant) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Ramariopsis pulchella at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by JohnBundock
Austeria citrea at Paddys River, ACT - 10 May 2022 by AJB
Marasmius elegans (Velvet Parachute) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Kosciuscola cognatus (A grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Lampropholis guichenoti (Common Garden Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Notius depressus (Shield bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Chlorocoma dichloraria (Guenee's or Double-fringed Emerald) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by Christine
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Ptilocnemus lemur (Feathered leg assassin bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by rawshorty
Paropsisterna stygia at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Lemodes coccinea (Scarlet ant beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Neospades aurocyanea (A jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by TimL
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Feb 2022 by TimL
Entoloma sp. (Entoloma) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by alexhweller
Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Paraterpna undescribed species nr harrisoni at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Phrataria replicataria (Pale Phrataria) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Garrha ocellifera (A concealer moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Palleopa innotata (Finely-streaked Crest-moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Monoctenia falernaria (Patched Leaf Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by kasiaaus
Mnesampela privata (Autumn Gum Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock

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  • 11 Mar 2022 02:00 PM Recorded on
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