Vanessa kershawi

Australian Painted Lady at Acton, ACT

Vanessa kershawi at Acton, ACT - 17 Oct 2023
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Vanessa kershawi 19 Oct 2023 owenh
Vanessa kershawi 19 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Vanessa kershawi 19 Oct 2023 Christine

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Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Acton, ACT - 1 Oct 2024 by TimL
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by kasiaaus
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by kasiaaus
Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by kasiaaus
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Sep 2024 by kasiaaus
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2024 by HappyWanderer
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at GG235 - 16 May 2024 by HelenCross
Gymnopilus sp. (Gymnopilus) at ANBG - 16 May 2024 by HelenCross
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at GG179 - 19 Apr 2024 by TimL
Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at ANBG - 14 Apr 2024 by TimL
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at ANBG - 10 Apr 2024 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at ANBG - 21 Mar 2024 by Roger
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at ANBG - 27 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at GG179 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Austrotephritis fuscata (A fruit fly) at GG179 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at GG179 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at GG179 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at GG179 - 17 Feb 2024 by KorinneM
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at GG179 - 15 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at GG179 - 15 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at ANBG - 14 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at GG179 - 6 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at GG236 - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at ANBG - 10 Jan 2024 by Aussiegall
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at GG179 - 8 Jan 2024 by RangerGregor
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by Thurstan
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at ANBG - 4 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at ANBG - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnBundock
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at ANBG - 29 Dec 2023 by JohnBundock
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at ANBG - 1 Dec 2023 by CraigW
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at ANBG - 16 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Amphylaeus morosus at ANBG - 7 Nov 2023 by PeterA
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Canberra Central, ACT - 12 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by BenW
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by RodDeb
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2023 by Terrylee
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Acton, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Canberra Central, ACT - 30 Jul 2023 by Untidy
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 18 Jul 2023 by patrick25
Dicrurus bracteatus (Spangled Drongo) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2023 by JohnHurrell
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by Cristy1676
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by RodDeb
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by Kenp12
Megachile lucidiventris (Resin bee, Megachilid bee) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by Roger
Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Persoonia Bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by darrenw
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Jan 2023 by AJB
Neoaratus hercules (Herculean Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Roger
Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by TomW
Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by rawshorty
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AJB
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Acton, ACT - 26 Jul 2022 by Christine
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jun 2022 by RodDeb
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2022 by Christine
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Ceraon vitta (Treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL
Polistes sp. (genus) (Unidentified paper wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by Steve_Bok
Apiocera moerens (Flower-loving Fly) at Acton, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Sextius virescens (Acacia horned treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Leioproctus (Cladocerapis) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Persoonia Bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Merophyas therina (a Tortrix Moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Mordella sydneyana (Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 4 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Entiminae (subfamily) (Entimine weevil) at Acton, ACT - 23 Jan 2022 by TimL
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by Steve_Bok
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by MarkT

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  • 17 Oct 2023 01:33 PM Recorded on
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