Synemon plana

Golden Sun Moth at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve

Synemon plana at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 6 Dec 2023
Synemon plana at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 6 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Synemon plana 8 Dec 2023 donhe
Synemon plana 7 Dec 2023 AndyRoo

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GPSed. Estimated size (based on wingspan) 32-35mm. Found by Margaret Ning during FOG work party.

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Romulea rosea var. australis (Onion Grass) at Harrison, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by AndyRoo
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Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Harrison, ACT - 25 Sep 2024 by lbradley
Isoetopsis graminifolia (Grass Cushion Daisy) at Harrison, ACT - 4 Sep 2024 by AndyRoo
Solenogyne dominii (Smooth Solenogyne) at Harrison, ACT - 3 Jul 2024 by lbradley
Euchiton sphaericus (star cudweed) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 16 Apr 2024 by trevorpreston
Calvatia sp. (a puffball ) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 16 Apr 2024 by trevorpreston
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Mar 2024 by AndyRoo
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Diptera (order) (Fly - Unidentified) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Halictidae (family) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 4 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 3 Mar 2024 by JenniM
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Deyeuxia sp. (A Bent Grass) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by brunonia
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Setaria verticillata (Whorled Pigeon Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by AndyRoo
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 28 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Naupactus leucoloma (White-fringed weevil) at Harrison, ACT - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Halictidae (family) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Enneapogon nigricans (Nine-awn Grass, Bottlewashers) at Harrison, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by lbradley
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi (Mulga Rock Fern) at Harrison, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by lbradley
Wahlenbergia luteola (Yellowish Bluebell) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 6 Feb 2024 by lbradley
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 1 Feb 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 13 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Peakesia hospita (Common Peakesia Grasshopper) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 9 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 8 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 8 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 18 Dec 2023 by theaoloughlin
Odontomyia decipiens (Green Soldier Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Budjan Galindji (Franklin Grassland) Reserve - 11 Dec 2023 by JenniM
Synemon plana (Golden Sun Moth) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 5 Dec 2023 by AndyRoo
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Austrotephritis pelia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023 by JenniM

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  • 6 Dec 2023 09:19 AM Recorded on
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  • Perched on a grass presumably waiting for a male. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
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