zz puffball

Acton, ACT

zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023
zz puffball at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2023
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zz puffball 20 Feb 2023 Heino1
zz puffball 19 Feb 2023 Hejor1

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Heino1 wrote:
   20 Feb 2023
Presumably either a Bovista or a Lycoperdon.

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Nearby sightings

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Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by TimL
Megachile ordinaria at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) (Spring Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Nyllius australicus (An assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2024 by DianneClarke
Ganoderma at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2024 by JTran
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Acton, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by JohnGiacon
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Acton, ACT - 12 Sep 2024 by TimL
Chromelosporium/Ostracoderma sp. at Acton, ACT - 12 Sep 2024 by TimL
Eurhopalus froggatti (Dermestid beetle, Skin beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by kasiaaus
Aleurina ferruginea (Fleshy Cup Fungus) at ANBG - 19 Jun 2024 by TimL
Xanthopimpla sp. (genus) (A yellow Ichneumon wasp) at ANBG - 14 Jun 2024 by TimL
Bisporella citrina (Yellow Fairy Cups or Lemon Discos) at ANBG - 14 Jun 2024 by TimL
Armillaria luteobubalina (Australian Honey Fungus) at ANBG - 8 Jun 2024 by Christine
Rubria sanguinosa (Shovel-headed leafhopper) at ANBG - 3 Jun 2024 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at ANBG - 3 Jun 2024 by TimL
Clavulina sp. (A coral fungus) at ANBG - 24 May 2024 by TimL
Hygrocybe conica complex (Witch's Hat) at ANBG - 24 May 2024 by TimL
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at ANBG - 21 May 2024 by Heino1
Hysterangium 'grey-green' at Acton, ACT - 17 May 2024 by Heino1
Clavulina sp. (A coral fungus) at ANBG - 17 May 2024 by Heino1
Clavulina sp. (A coral fungus) at ANBG - 17 May 2024 by TimL
Clavaria redoleoalii at ANBG - 15 May 2024 by TimL
Aleurina ferruginea (Fleshy Cup Fungus) at ANBG - 15 May 2024 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at ANBG - 15 May 2024 by TimL
Austrogautieria sp. at Acton, ACT - 10 May 2024 by Heino1
mycenoid at ANBG - 10 May 2024 by TimL
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at ANBG - 10 May 2024 by TimL
Kuranda notata (Derbid planthopper) at ANBG - 10 May 2024 by TimL
Aleurina ferruginea (Fleshy Cup Fungus) at ANBG - 10 May 2024 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at ANBG - 10 May 2024 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at ANBG - 5 May 2024 by TimL
Armillaria sp. (A honey fungus) at ANBG - 5 May 2024 by TimL
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at ANBG - 26 Apr 2024 by Thurstan
Prostheclina amplior (Orange Jumping Spider) at ANBG - 20 Apr 2024 by TimL
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at ANBG - 20 Apr 2024 by TimL
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at ANBG - 11 Mar 2024 by Christine
Deinopidae (family) (Net-casting Spider) at GG07 - 5 Mar 2024 by HelenCross
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at ANBG - 27 Feb 2024 by WHall
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) flaviventris at GG16 - 22 Feb 2024 by Roger
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at ANBG - 19 Feb 2024 by Roger
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at ANBG - 31 Jan 2024 by Pirom
Austrorhytida capillacea (Common Southern Carnivorous Snail) at ANBG - 29 Jan 2024 by MadMother
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 11 Jan 2024 by DianneClarke
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at GG07 - 10 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at ANBG - 3 Jan 2024 by Roger
Cryptorhynchini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified cryptorhynchine weevil) at ANBG - 28 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at ANBG - 28 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Saproscincus mustelinus (Weasel Skink) at ANBG - 28 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at ANBG - 27 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at ANBG - 19 Dec 2023 by courtneyb
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at ANBG - 17 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at ANBG - 17 Dec 2023 by patrickcox
Telephlebia brevicauda (Southern Evening Darner) at ANBG - 4 Dec 2023 by Gallpix
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at ANBG - 27 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Sandalodes bipenicillatus (Double-brush jumper) at ANBG - 23 Nov 2023 by Christine
Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at ANBG - 23 Nov 2023 by Christine
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at ANBG - 20 Nov 2023 by courtneyb
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at ANBG - 19 Nov 2023 by JanetRussell
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at ANBG - 18 Nov 2023 by DianneClarke
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by rbannister
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by YellowButton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2023 by WalterEgo
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Acton, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by Pirom
Belenois java (Caper White) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by BenW
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2023 by patrickcox
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus watagansi (Rainforest Peacock Spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by Harrisi
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by AaronClausen
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Canberra Central, ACT - 1 Aug 2023 by HelenCross
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 15 Jul 2023 by patrick25
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Prostheclina sp (genus) (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Prostheclina pallida (Orange jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 5 May 2023 by HelenCross
Chinoneides tasmaniensis (Stilt bug) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at ANBG - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Temnosternus planiusculus (Longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 26 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by JimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by Thurstan
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Apr 2023 by HelenCross
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Rhipidura rufifrons (Rufous Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by TomW
Mysticarion porrectus (Golden Semi-slug) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by regeraghty
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton

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  • 19 Feb 2023 02:15 PM Recorded on
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  • zz puffball Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 990.3m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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