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Timoconia flammeata

Bright Shield-skipper at Cotter River, ACT

Timoconia flammeata at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
Timoconia flammeata at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
Timoconia flammeata at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Timoconia flammeata 24 Jan 2023 SuziBond
Timoconia flammeata 24 Jan 2023 RAllen

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Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Heteronympha solandri (Solander's Brown) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Lobelia simplicicaulis at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Persoonia chamaepeuce (Dwarf Geebung) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Lomatia myricoides (River Lomatia) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by RAllen

Location information

Species information

  • Timoconia flammeata Scientific name
  • Bright Shield-skipper Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Jan 2023 02:57 PM Recorded on
  • RAllen Recorded by

Additional information

  • flatweed Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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