Gallinula tenebrosa

Dusky Moorhen at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Gallinula tenebrosa at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022
Gallinula tenebrosa at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Gallinula tenebrosa 27 Mar 2022 Liam.m
Porphyrio melanotus 27 Mar 2022 JimL

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Juvenile Swamp Hen

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Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by KMcCue
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2024 by KMcCue
Carthamus lanatus (Saffron Thistle) at Aranda Bushland - 15 Mar 2024 by KMcCue
Backobourkia brounii (Broun's orb weaver) at Aranda Bushland - 15 Mar 2024 by KMcCue
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Aranda Bushland - 10 Feb 2024 by KMcCue
Goodenia pinnatifida (Scrambled Eggs) at Aranda Bushland - 3 Feb 2024 by Sheridan.maher
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Aranda Bushland - 20 Jan 2024 by KMcCue
Ascalaphidae (family) (Owlfly) at Aranda Bushland - 20 Jan 2024 by KMcCue
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Dec 2023 by KMcCue
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Aranda Bushland - 27 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Aranda Bushland - 12 Nov 2023 by VanceLawrence
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Yarralumla, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. pauciflora (White Sally, Snow Gum) at Yarralumla, ACT - 3 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Jul 2023 by lbradley
Ottelia ovalifolia (Swamp Lily) at Yarralumla, ACT - 17 Mar 2023 by lbradley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by Trevor
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by KMcCue
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by lbradley
Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Yarralumla, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by KMcCue
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Yarralumla, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Carthamus lanatus (Saffron Thistle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2022 by KMcCue
Mogulones geographicus (Paterson's Curse root weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Apr 2022 by KMcCue
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by JimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by KMcCue
Calvatia cyathiformis at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by KMcCue
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by KMcCue
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by KMcCue
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 12 Feb 2022 by KMcCue
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by KMcCue
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by KMcCue
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jan 2022 by KMcCue
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by Roger
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Holt, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by MattFox
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jul 2021 by Roger
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Holt, ACT - 8 Jul 2021 by Roger
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Holt, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by KMcCue
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Holt, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Holt, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Araneus sp. (genus) (Orb weaver) at Holt, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Holt, ACT - 22 Dec 2020 by RWPurdie
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Holt, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by KMcCue
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Holt, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Holt, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Holt, ACT - 1 Oct 2020 by KMcCue
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Jun 2020 by KMcCue
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Dunlop, ACT - 17 May 2020 by KMcCue
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by annamacdonald
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Dunlop, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by JohnBundock
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Jan 2019 by purple66
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by RWPurdie
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by purple66
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Oct 2018 by RWPurdie
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Belconnen, ACT - 31 Mar 2018 by KMcCue
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Jan 2018 by KenT
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Jan 2018 by KenT
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Jan 2018 by KenT
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Nov 2017 by JohnBundock
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Jan 2017 by KMcCue
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Nov 2016 by KMcCue

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