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Postia pelliculosa

A wood-rotting bracket fungus at Acton, ACT

Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
Postia pelliculosa at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022
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Postia pelliculosa 7 Jun 2022 Heino1
Postia pelliculosa 6 Jun 2022 TimL

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Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Tropis paradoxa (Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by HelenCross Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by HelenCross Araneae sp. (order) (Unidentified spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by BarrieR Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Mucorales (Pin moulds) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jun 2022 by HelenCross Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Diapriidae (family) (Diapriid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Riccardoella oudemansi (White Slug Mite) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL Paropsisterna nigerrima (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL Geometridae (family) ADULT at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LD12 Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Duomyia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL Neosaropogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by TimL Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by TimL Glenoleon pulchellus (Antlion lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL Stenoderus concolor (Longhorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by TimL Ogcodes sp. (genus) (Hunchback Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by TimL Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Acton, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by TimL zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Tharpyna campestrata (Country Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Tamopsis fickerti (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by TimL Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL Pisolithus marmoratus (Horse Dung Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by Tim L Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Tim L Paronellidae (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by TimL Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by HelenCross Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by TimL Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Tropis paradoxa (Longicorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by HelenCross
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2022 by HelenCross
Araneae sp. (order) (Unidentified spider) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by BarrieR
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Mucorales (Pin moulds) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jun 2022 by TimL
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jun 2022 by HelenCross
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by TimL
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Discobola sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Diapriidae (family) (Diapriid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Riccardoella oudemansi (White Slug Mite) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Acton, ACT - 12 May 2022 by TimL
Paropsisterna nigerrima (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Geometridae (family) ADULT at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LD12
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Duomyia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Jan 2022 by TimL
Neosaropogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Postia pelliculosa (A wood-rotting bracket fungus) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Jun 2021 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2021 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2021 by TimL
Xanthocryptus novozealandicus (Lemon tree borer parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by TimL
Glenoleon pulchellus (Antlion lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by MattFox
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Scaptia sp. (genus) (March fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Eurymeloides bicincta (Gumtree hopper) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by TimL
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Acton, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2020 by TimL
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 by TimL
Stenoderus concolor (Longhorn Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by TimL
Ogcodes sp. (genus) (Hunchback Fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2020 by TimL
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2020 by TimL
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2020 by TimL
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Acton, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by TimL
zz Polypore (shelf/hoof-like) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by TimL
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tharpyna campestrata (Country Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis fickerti (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by TimL
Bethylidae sp. (family) (Bethylid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2020 by TimL
Pisolithus marmoratus (Horse Dung Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by Tim L
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by TimL
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Archimantis sp. (genus) (Large Brown Mantis) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2020 by TimL
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Tim L
Paronellidae (family) (Paronellid springtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by Alison Milton
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by AlisonMilton
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by JudithRoach
Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Acton, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by TimL
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2019 by HelenCross
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton

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Species information

  • Postia pelliculosa Scientific name
  • A wood-rotting bracket fungus Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Jun 2022 12:47 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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