Plantago lanceolata
Ribwort Plantain, Lamb's Tongues at Cook, ACT
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| Plantago lanceolata | MichaelBedingfield | 3 Nov 2026 | |
| Plantago lanceolata | CarbonAI | 2 Nov 2026 | |
| Plantago lanceolata | WendyEM | 2 Nov 2026 | |
| Unverified | Rheardy | 2 Nov 2026 |
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4 comments
2 Nov 2026
I think this is a damaged flower head of Plantago lanceolata see https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/53178-Plantago-lanceolata
2 Nov 2026
Thank you, however I submitted this image with interest in the attached case moth caterpillar. Not sure it can be identified from this image though.
3 Nov 2026
I don't think there is an attached Psychid case. I think the flower head has been folded over giving that impression. Compare your image with e.g. Sighting 4669180 and imagine the tip section folded down.
On the other hand the brown thing on top of the flowerhead may well be a case caterpillar, in this sighting Sighting 4473636
On the other hand the brown thing on top of the flowerhead may well be a case caterpillar, in this sighting Sighting 4473636
Location information
- Coordinates 149.074135-35.269386
- Maps Mount Painter
- Places Cook, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 2 Nov 2026 08:34 AM Recorded on
- Rheardy Recorded by
- Plantain Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- Rheardy NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Plantago lanceolata Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Plantago lanceolata Scientific name
- Ribwort Plantain, Lamb's Tongues Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 1057.33m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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3 / 7
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