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Featured sightings

Ptilocnemus sidnicus (Feathered-leg assassin bug) at Flynn, ACT - 11 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Acanthophis antarcticus (Common Death Adder) at Hollisdale, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by SJHarris

Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Conder, ACT - 26 Nov 2024 by MichaelBedingfield

Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Tharwa, ACT - 10 Jun 2025 by ChrisHolder

Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) by KylieWaldon

Ptilomacra senex (Cossid Moth or 'Wood Moth') by arjay

Graphium agamemnon ligatum (Green-spotted Triangle) at Port Douglas, QLD - 5 Jun 2025 by mroseby

Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Melba, ACT - 4 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Latest sightings

Unverified Huntsman spider (Sparassidae) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Bondia nigella at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Unverified Cockroach (Blattodea, several families) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Unverified Crane fly, midge, mosquito or gnat (several families) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Bethylidae (family) at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Diemenia rubromarginata at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Motherwellia haplosciadea at Syndicate, QLD - 11 Nov 2015 by JasonPStewartNMsnc2016

Porcellio scaber at Bruce, ACT - 13 Jun 2025 by kasiaaus

Malurus cyaneus at Burra, NSW - 12 Jun 2025 by jb2602

Cygnus atratus at Yarrow, NSW - 12 Jun 2025 by jb2602

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae at Googong, NSW - 12 Jun 2025 by jb2602

Anhinga novaehollandiae at Yarrow, NSW - 12 Jun 2025 by jb2602

Megaptera novaeangliae at Port Macquarie, NSW - Yesterday by rawshorty

Hakea sericea by JimL

Unverified Fungus by JimL

Sphagnum sp. (genus) by JimL

Unverified Plant by JimL

Chlenias banksiaria group by GlossyGal

Sturnus vulgaris at Cook, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by lbradley

Phaps chalcoptera at Aranda, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by lbradley

Barbula sp. at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by sangio7

Unverified Shelf-like to hoof-like & usually on wood at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by PamR

Grimmia sp. at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by sangio7

Triquetrella at Hawker, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by sangio7

Laccaria sp. at Acton, ACT - Yesterday by PamR

Juncus usitatus at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Acacia verniciflua (Varnish Wattle) at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Cassinia sifton (Sifton Bush, Chinese Shrub) at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Macrozamia secunda at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Leucopogon virgatus at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Unverified Plant at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Calytrix tetragona (Common Fringe-myrtle) at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Unverified Eucalyptus Gall at Crowther, NSW - Yesterday by Frecko

Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Clifton Beach, TAS - 13 Jun 2025 by VanessaC

Corvus tasmanicus (Forest Raven) at Clifton Beach, TAS - 13 Jun 2025 by VanessaC

Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Clifton Beach, TAS - 13 Jun 2025 by VanessaC

Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Lorne, NSW - 2 Jun 2025 by Butlinz

Unverified Possum or Glider at Lorne, NSW - 13 Jun 2025 by Butlinz

Unverified Pyralid or Snout Moth (Pyralidae & Crambidae) at Weerriba, QLD - 18 Oct 2008 by PJH123

Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Clifton Beach, TAS - 13 Jun 2025 by VanessaC

Nesoptilotis flavicollis (Yellow-throated Honeyeater) at Clifton Beach, TAS - 13 Jun 2025 by VanessaC

Microdes villosata (Distorted Carpet) at West Hobart, TAS - Yesterday by VanessaC

Lomera lurida (Lomera lurida) at Fairymead, QLD - 18 Oct 2008 by PJH123

Unverified Convoluted to brain-like [Brain jelly & look-alikes] at West Hobart, TAS - Yesterday by VanessaC

Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Fairymead, QLD - 17 Oct 2008 by PJH123

Traminda aventiaria (A Geometer moth) at Fairymead, QLD - 17 Oct 2008 by PJH123

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Pialligo, ACT - 14 Jun 2025 by MB

Eucalyptus sideroxylon at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Correa glabra at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Clematis microphylla (Narrow-Leaf Headache Vine) at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Monophlebidae (family) at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Xylaria sp. at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Solanum nigrum at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Verbena sp. at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Poaceae (family) at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Brassica napus at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Goodenia sp. at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus (Crescent Honeyeater) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Morus serrator (Australasian Gannet) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Badge huntsman) at Yass River, NSW - Yesterday by SenexRugosus

Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Badumna (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Tipanaea patulella (The White Crambid moth) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Philobota (genus) (Unidentified Philobota genus moths) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Bellmount Forest, NSW - 2 Mar 2025 by ConBoekel

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Merimbula, NSW - 7 Jun 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Melaleuca styphelioides at Alphington, VIC - 14 Jun 2025 by Hejor1

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 May 2025 by TwitchyCalm

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Discussion

PJH123 wrote:

Yesterday

I know it is based on the underside, but if you check the DNA barcode, all 4 specimens of rubra on BOLD are in the same Bin as aventiaria so I suspect a synonym.

Traminda aventiaria

YumiCallaway wrote:

Yesterday

Hi @Hejor1 ! Would you recall any further details on this spider's location, behaviour, size or surroundings?

Araneae (order)

JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 wrote:

Yesterday

Yumi Callaway. Kindly thank you ! Much appreciated identifications and words.

Sparassidae (family)

ibaird wrote:

Yesterday

INaturalist's AI suggests this ID and there are simialrities.

Acropolitis canana

YumiCallaway wrote:

Yesterday

Thanks for the detailed description @JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 and for treating this spider so courteously, I'm sure it was appreciated :)

Sparassidae (family)

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Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Bethylidae (family)

Motherwellia haplosciadea at Syndicate, QLD

Diemenia rubromarginata

Motherwellia haplosciadea at Syndicate, QLD

Porcellio scaber

Malurus cyaneus

Malurus cyaneus

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