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Ciaran Ernst-Russell

Hey There! I'm Ciaran, and I'm a full-time uni student, botanist, enviromental scientist and nature-lover living on Ngunnawal land in the Nations Capital. I have general expertise with plants of the NSW southern tablelands and a particular interest in plants the ACT. I love all groups of plants, but rushes and sedges are closest to my heart (at least for the moment ;). Plant moderator on the Canberra & South Coast region projects primarily, but I also have general coverage so do my best to get by in other regions as well. I will admit that i'm slightly addicted to the thrill of the outdoors, and spend as much time as I can exploring Australia's incredible diversity. I love rock climbing, hiking, camping & free diving; it's hard to fit everything in sometimes! I also try my best to upload a little slice of the diversity I encounter, though let's be honest it's mostly plants (what a surprise). I am also a member of the Canberra Nature Map committee. 

Current projects I'm working on: 

- Documenting a valid image voucher for each species of native plant in the ACT - currently at 805 species

- Constructing a comphresive flora list for red hill nature reserve - 130 species currently 

- Setting a baseline survey for each peak in the ACT above 1700m

If you're interested in what i'm doing, have any plant related queries, or would just like to go for walk sometime please don't hesitate to get in touch. I am always up for an adventure!

For those of us who also use Inaturalist, you can also find me at this address https://www.inaturalist.org/people/onetapir

Now, that's enough about me! Grab your camera and head on out there, happy naturemapping!

Moderator categories

Tapirlord is a moderator for the following categories:

Plants  |  Cacti & Succulents Climbers & Mistletoes Daisies Ferns and Clubmosses Grasses Gum Trees Lilies & Irises Marine Water Plants Orchids Other Fresh Water Plants Other Shrubs Other Trees Other Wildflowers & Herbs Peas Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes Wattles

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Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Garran, ACT - 4 May 2024 by Tapirlord
Hippoboscidae sp. (family) (Louse fly) at Wanniassa, ACT - 4 Apr 2024 by Tapirlord
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Phillip, ACT - 20 Mar 2024 by Tapirlord
Polyzosteria viridissima (Alpine Metallic Cockroach) at Namadgi National Park - 16 Feb 2024 by Tapirlord
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Namadgi National Park - 1 Jan 2024 by Tapirlord
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve - 26 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Elateridae sp. (family) (Unidentified click beetle) at Namadgi National Park - 4 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Namadgi National Park - 4 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Mount Taylor - 19 Nov 2023 by Tapirlord
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Tinderry Nature Reserve - 4 Nov 2023 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna rufobrunnea at Namadgi National Park - 29 Oct 2023 by Tapirlord
Aenetus ligniveren (Common Splendid Ghost Moth) at Namadgi National Park - 21 Oct 2023 by Tapirlord
Paralucia aurifera (Bright Copper) at Namadgi National Park - 21 Oct 2023 by Tapirlord
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Namadgi National Park - 14 Oct 2023 by Tapirlord
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Brindabella, NSW - 6 Oct 2023 by Tapirlord
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Yass, NSW - 23 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Garran, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Proteuxoa provisional species 3 at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Chalcopteroides sp. (genus) (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Heteronychus arator at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Garran, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by Tapirlord
Amycterus sp. (genus) (Ground weevil) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Garran, ACT - 3 Jun 2023 by Tapirlord
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Tapirlord
Acripeza reticulata (Mountain Katydid) at Cotter River, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cotter River, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna laesa species complex (Laesa leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Phillip, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
Tettigarcta crinita (Alpine Hairy Cicada) at Cooleman, NSW - 11 Mar 2023 by Tapirlord
Polyzosteria viridissima (Alpine Metallic Cockroach) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Tenodera australasiae at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Tanaostigmodes sp. (genus) (Undescribed) (Bossiaea gall wasp) at Wilsons Valley, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Ascalaphidae (family) (Owlfly) at Garran, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Canberra, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by Tapirlord
Calomela ioptera (A leaf beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsis augusta (A eucalypt leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Cercopicesa tasmaniae (Leafhopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Yaouk, NSW - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Yaouk, NSW - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Chalcolampra sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Yaouk, NSW - 20 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna obliterata (Obliterate Melaleuca Leaf Beetle) at Yaouk, NSW - 19 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Conder, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Glenoleon sp. (genus) (Antlion lacewing) at Garran, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Monistria concinna (Southern Pyrgomorph) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Eusynthemis guttata (Southern Tigertail) at Bimberi, NSW - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Austrogomphus guerini (Yellow-striped Hunter) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Ardices glatignyi (Black and White Tiger Moth (formerly Spilosoma)) at Bimberi, NSW - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Chrysolarentia argocyma (White-waved Carpet) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Diphucephala sp. (genus) (Green Scarab Beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Candalides heathi (Rayed Blue) at Cotter River, ACT - 5 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Tennent, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by Tapirlord
Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) at Shannons Flat, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Perala viridis (Spring buzzer) at Mount Clear, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Ethonion sp. (genus) (Root-galling jewel beetle) at Mount Clear, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Ethonion sp. (genus) (Root-galling jewel beetle) at Mount Clear, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Mount Clear, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Keyacris scurra (Key's Matchstick Grasshopper) at Mount Clear, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Garran, ACT - 15 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at Garran, ACT - 14 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Garran, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Belenois java (Caper White) at Phillip, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Garran, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Phillip, ACT - 11 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Hughes, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Philobota mathematica group undescribed species. (A concealer moth) at Mount Clear, ACT - 4 Oct 2022 by Tapirlord
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Cadmus (Cadmus) gigas (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by Tapirlord
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by Tapirlord
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Farrer, ACT - 14 Aug 2022 by Tapirlord
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Garran, ACT - 2 Aug 2022 by Tapirlord
Safrina jugularis (Jugularis stag beetle) at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord
Anthelidae (family) (Unidentified Anthelid moth or Australian woolly bear) at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord
Noctuidae (family) (A cutworm or owlet moth) at Turner, ACT - 23 Jul 2022 by Tapirlord
Unidentified Moth (Lepidoptera) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Capusa cuculloides (White-winged Wedge-moth) at Garran, ACT - 18 Jun 2022 by Tapirlord
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Garran, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Tapirlord

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