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Paralucia pyrodiscus

1 Fiery Copper at Queanbeyan West, NSW

Paralucia pyrodiscus at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 15 Jan 2023
Paralucia pyrodiscus at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 15 Jan 2023
Paralucia pyrodiscus at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 15 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Paralucia pyrodiscus 17 Jan 2023 owenh
Unidentified 15 Jan 2023 Paul4K

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Significant sighting

SuziBond noted:
17 Jan 2023

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Location information

Species information

  • Paralucia pyrodiscus Scientific name
  • Fiery Copper Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 15 Jan 2023 09:13 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

Additional information

  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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