bernie-l's Favorites
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Mountain Skipper (Anisynta monticolae)Observer
johnnewmDescription
probably 5-6 of them in bright sun spread over approx 50m of track
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Gastrodia vesculaObserver
lorrainecphelanDescription
Location obscured because this is a rare plant. It was only 10cm tall and the flowers were not quite open. This appears to be the first record on iNat. https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/24ff0b5e-3824-4788-95f0-6ace52e474e6
@banksiaman
@nomennudum
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Fingered Rush (Juncus subsecundus)Observer
jenaoideDescription
According to Juncaceae key (https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/static/keys/juncaceae), this is the only species in Victoria that matches:
- culm diam 1mm, height 24.5cm
- inflorescence 1cm (pic 5)
- primary bract 7cm, continuation of culm (pic 5)
- capsule 3mm (pic 4)
J. subsecundus is found in the area and differentiated from J. flavidus in having fewer, more prominent culm striations (pic 2 & 6) and cataphylls that are paler towards the base (pic 2).
Interrupted pith (pic 3); capsules golden brown (pic 6)
See https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/6a7d4c4a-bf2f-4691-af5a-dc1cf9818ea8
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Macleay's Swallowtail (Graphium macleayanus)Observer
davidtytherleighDescription
Initially located flying and gliding over flowering buddleja along the northern pathway. Swallowtail was landing briefly before flying off. Observed in 'dispute' with Cabbage White butterflies. Swallowtail finally landed, settled and commenced feeding affording great extended views and photos to be taken. A stunning butterfly!
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Leafless Bluebush (Maireana aphylla)Observer
lorrainecphelanDescription
I visited the plant colony reported by @bernie-l last week https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/104696671 and found the flowers and fruit. It's classified as Rare.
@nomennudum @mhewish
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Scented Onion Orchid (Microtis rara)Observer
bushbanditDescription
One of only two plants of this species amongst many others of the same genus
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Large Sickle Greenhood (Pterostylis falcata)Observer
johnnewmDescription
I think this is the right species - not sure where the lateral sepals are though...?not separated from hood?Single specimen only
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Elbow Orchid (Thynninorchis huntiana)Observer
johnnewmDescription
3 or 4 of these only just opening I think
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Narrow-leaf Floating Pigmyweed (Crassula natans var. minus)Observer
lorrainecphelan
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Large Striped Greenhood (Pterostylis robusta)Observer
johnnewmDescription
single large flower,
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helenschofieldDescription
Two of these, one larger than the other. Pairs of legs - two towards front, 2 others further back? Did not try to crawl away.
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Greenhoods (Genus Pterostylis)Observer
helenschofieldDescription
Now called Pt ampliata in this area
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Broad-margined Azure (Ogyris olane)Observer
johnnewmDescription
4-6 of these hill topping right at summit, landing very briefly on dead wattle
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European Water-Plantain (Alisma plantago-aquatica)Observer
helenschofieldDescription
in drain, north side of Wal Whiteside Walk
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Elbow Orchid (Thynninorchis huntiana)Observer
lorrainecphelanDescription
Growing in sand at the base of an old stump.
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Synemon parthenoidesObserver
b01615238Description
Very bright butterfly of unknown species. In heathland off Harvey Street Anglesea.
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Red Jewel Bug (Choerocoris paganus)Observer
helenschofieldDescription
Sap sucker, sometimes seen on sticky hop bush plants.
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Common Halfband (Melangyna viridiceps)Observer
gpossDescription
Hoverfly, not the spider
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Cyclops Jumping Spider (Opisthoncus polyphemus)Observer
paul2georgeDescription
gravid female.
This may be a species cluster.
The black markings on the abdomen are not typical.
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Southern Autumn Greenhood (Pterostylis ampliata)Observer
lorrainecphelanDescription
This sp. aff. revoluta Large Autumn Greenhood.
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Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus)Observer
possumpeteDescription
The Buff-rumped Thornbills were not pleased when it ate all their chicks.
More information: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35806497
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lorrainecphelanDescription
A native bee on Kangaroo Apple in a suburban garden.
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Groundsel Crown Rust (Puccinia lagenophorae)Observer
lorrainecphelanDescription
Tiny fungus growing on the leaf of a Senecio plant.
