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Broad-leaved Peppermint at Deakin, ACT

Eucalyptus dives at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Eucalyptus dives at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Eucalyptus dives at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Eucalyptus dives at Deakin, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
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Eucalyptus dives 23 Feb 2023 Tapirlord
Eucalyptus dives 23 Feb 2023 Tapirlord

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About 40-50 adult trees in this small remanent population. Surprising they have persisted in some senses

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Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by LisaH Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by LisaH Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by LisaH Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2023 by LisaH Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by LisaH Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by LisaH Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord Leucochrysum albicans subsp. albicans (Hoary Sunray) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by KL Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Ocystola paulinella (A Concealer Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH Thaumetopoeinae (subfamily) (Bag-shelter Moths, Processionary Caterpillars) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by LisaH Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2022 by LisaH Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH Cardiaspina albitextura (White Lace Lerp) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Eucalyptus polyanthemos subsp. polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by LisaH Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by LisaH Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by LisaH Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Oct 2021 by LisaH Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by KL Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by LisaH Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by JackyF Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2019 by TomT Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by TomT Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by LisaH
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by Tapirlord
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Monopis icterogastra (Wool Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 14 May 2023 by LisaH
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Feb 2023 by LisaH
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Leptorhynchos squamatus subsp. squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by LisaH
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by LisaH
Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. albicans (Hoary Sunray) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Oct 2022 by KL
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Celaenia atkinsoni (Atkinson's bird-dropping spider) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Epiphyas postvittana (Light Brown Apple Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Ocystola paulinella (A Concealer Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Oct 2022 by LisaH
Thaumetopoeinae (subfamily) (Bag-shelter Moths, Processionary Caterpillars) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by LisaH
Rytidosperma auriculatum (Lobed Wallaby Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2022 by LisaH
Milax gagates (Black-keeled Slug) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Cardiaspina albitextura (White Lace Lerp) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Dysphania pumilio (Small Crumbweed) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Amyema miquelii (Box Mistletoe) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Eucalyptus polyanthemos subsp. polyanthemos (Red Box) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Tapirlord
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by LisaH
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Bossiaea buxifolia (Matted Bossiaea) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Oct 2021 by LisaH
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by LisaH
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by Tapirlord
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Sep 2021 by BIrdsinCanberra
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Aug 2021 by KL
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by LisaH
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Conocephalomima barameda (False Meadow Katydid, Barameda) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Oct 2019 by TomT
Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by TomT
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Deakin, ACT - 21 Sep 2019 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Jul 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra

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Species information

  • Eucalyptus dives Scientific name
  • Broad-leaved Peppermint Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 45 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2023 02:38 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • Alive / healthy Plant health

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