Orthetrum caledonicum

Blue Skimmer at Caladenia Forest, O'Connor

Orthetrum caledonicum at Caladenia Forest, O'Connor - 20 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Orthetrum caledonicum 28 Jan 2024 KorinneM
Unidentified 20 Oct 2023 ConBoekel

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Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Caladenia Forest, O'Connor - 12 Dec 2023 by ConBoekel
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Caladenia Forest, O'Connor - 23 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Chalcopteroides sp. (genus) (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Acton, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus intrepidus (Flumed Sugar Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Eutorna tricasis (A Depressariid moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Rust fungus at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Campylopus introflexus at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Acton, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Acton, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Stangeia xerodes (A plume moth) at Acton, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus cinerea subsp. cinerea (Argyle Apple) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at Acton, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Hakea eriantha (Tree Hakea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Strepsicrates sphenophora (A Totricid moth) at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Truncospora ochroleuca at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Olearia lirata (Snowy Daisybush) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Pimelea linifolia subsp. linifolia (Queen of the Bush, Slender Rice-flower) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Canberra Central, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Yucca sp. at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (African Olive) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hedera helix (Ivy) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Canberra Central, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Luzula sp. (Woodrush) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Einadia hastata (Berry Saltbush) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. brevisepalus (Twin Flower Beard-Heath) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Ophelimus maskellii (Eucalyptus Gall Wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Narcissus tazetta (Jonquil) at O'Connor, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Passiflora caerulea (Blue Passionflower) at Turner, ACT - 3 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Philobota stella (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Einadia nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Acton, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Einadia hastata (Berry Saltbush) at Acton, ACT - 2 Sep 2022 by Steve_Bok
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at O'Connor, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Vinca major (Blue Periwinkle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at O'Connor, ACT - 8 Oct 2020 by ConBoekel
Lamprospora australis at Acton, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by Heino1

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  • 20 Oct 2023 11:29 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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