Eryngium ovinum

Blue Devil at Higgins, ACT

Eryngium ovinum at Higgins, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
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Eryngium ovinum 16 Dec 2022 michaelb
Eryngium ovinum 15 Dec 2022 Jillw

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Brazel Street Woodland. Found adjacent to conservation zone while weeding. Not one that has been planted by Higgins Landcare. This is the second sighting outside the conservation zone

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Nearby sightings

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Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Jillw
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Trevor
Ramaria capitata var. capitata (Pale cauliflower coral) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Panterranist
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Untidy
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Untidy
Tenebrionidae (family) (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2023 by Jillw
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Tapeigaster argyrospila (Fungus fly) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Scoparia (genus) (Unidentified Scoparia moths) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Higgins, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by Untidy
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Leptotarsus (Habromastix) sp. (sub-genus) (A crane fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Psychobiella sp. (genus) (Brown Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Phlebopus marginatus (Giant Bolete) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Dicamptus fuscicornis (Ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Agriophara platyscia (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Untidy
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Pyraloidea immature unidentified (Pyraloidea caterpillar / pupa) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by Untidy
Portulaca oleracea (Pigweed, Purslane) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by MattM
Chondropyga dorsalis (Cowboy beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by Jillw
Adoryphorus coulonii (Redheaded pasture cockchafer) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Jillw
Callitris endlicheri (Black Cypress Pine) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Jillw
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Panterranist
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Panterranist
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Jillw
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (Jersey Cudweed) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by Jillw
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Convolvulus angustissimus (Pink Bindweed) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by MattM
Rytidosperma racemosum (Striped Wallaby Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by MattM
Rytidosperma caespitosum (Ringed Wallaby Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by MattM

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Dec 2022 06:59 PM Recorded on
  • Jillw Recorded by

Species information

  • Eryngium ovinum Scientific name
  • Blue Devil Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 820.89m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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