2023-12-04 00:18
Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)The Brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia and found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands… Read More
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2023-03-13 00:14
This is a short compilation of clips of a Brushtail Possum that frequents our small back yard most nights Read More
2022-12-27 23:58
Update from the insect hotel, a Resin Bee (Megachile ferox), had layed her eggs deep in one of drilled holes and was in the process of sealing the entrance when I took this shot.1… Read More
2022-06-29 09:24
The egg sac of a False Garden Mantis, (Pseudomantis albofimbriata), adhered to the trunk of a young Plum tree.1/250 - f/16 - ISO400 - macro Read More
2022-02-05 20:28
Slender Ringtail Damselfly (Austrolestes analis, Fam: Lestidae)1/250 - f/11 - ISO200 - 135mm + 31mm, 21mm, 13mm extension tubes + diffused flash. Read More
2022-01-21 20:12
Common Blue Grass Butterfly (Zizina labradus)1/100 - f/6.3 - ISO400 - macro Read More
2021-11-13 06:39
Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi), resting on the lawn in the mid-morning sun.1/2500 - f/5.6 - ISO400 - 135mm macro Read More
2021-11-08 22:08
A Beefly, (Erstalis tenax), feeding on nectar from a rose flower.1/200 - f/5 - ISO64 - macro Read More
2021-11-08 22:06
A macro close up of a Green Shield Bug, (Chinavia hilaris), resting on the edge of a vegetable leaf.1/550 - f/3 - ISO64 - macro Read More
2021-10-04 00:57
This is the first time I have encountered this species in our garden, the Spotted Flower Chafer, (Neorrhina punctatum). The beetle is pale brown in colour with many large black dots on its t… Read More
2021-10-01 08:31
Close up of a Common Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum), which was introduced to Australia from Europe. They are edible and commercially raised in Australia and exported to countri… Read More
2021-09-13 07:49
Well, it's Spring time and the spiders are begining to come out. This Orb weaver was resting in the sun on the leaf of a plum tree.1/640 - f/5.6 - ISO200 - 135mm macro Read More
2021-09-03 06:54
Caedicia simplex Katydids look like grasshoppers and are leaf feeders. This one was perched on the leaf of Dock weed for a few days until the heavy rain started. 1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 … Read More
2021-08-08 03:16
Another shot of a Wolf Spider, (Lycosa furcillata), hiding amongst the blades of grass in late winter.1/200 - f/9 - ISO400 Read More
2021-06-14 03:08
A Common House Spider, (Badumna insignis), guarding the door of the workshop on a cold winters morning.1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 - macro Read More
2021-05-31 07:46
Found this little beauty, Marbled Gecko, Christinus marmoratus, under the portable heater this morning. We don't usually see any reptiles this time of year, but it was only 2°C, may… Read More
2021-04-27 04:59
The Badge Huntsman, (Neosparassus diana), is fawn to orange or pinkish brown in color and 16-20 mm in length, males and females are similar although males are slightly smaller. The… Read More
2021-04-26 05:27
Longicorn Beetle (Cerambycidae family) also known as Long-horned Beetle. In Australia we have four longicorn subfamilies, Cerambycinae and Lamiinae are common while Prioninae and… Read More
2021-04-13 08:19
A Grass Dart Butterfly (Ocybadistes walkeri), feeding on a clover flower in the last day's of summer.1/200 - f/9 - ISO100 - macro Read More
2021-04-11 06:20
While walking through a local woodland, I came across this bird nest that appears to be abandoned. The nest was about medium sized and only about 6ft above the ground.Buy this image1/1… Read More
2021-03-30 01:56
This Green Blow fly (Lucilia cuprina), is feeding on the flower of Garlic Chives. Flies are second only to bees when it comes to pollination and are the main pollinators of Cacao trees… Read More
2021-03-26 23:50
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus), searching for food.The Brown Rat, also known as the common rat, street rat, sewer rat, is a widespread species of common rat. One of the largest muroids… Read More
2021-03-24 00:02
There are a lot of ant species in Australia, including the Golden-tailed Spiny Ant (Polyrhachis spp.). These ants are about 10mm in length and are ground nesting. They have a blac… Read More
2021-03-21 02:16
One thing about photographing a False garden Mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata), is they always seem to be upside down. So here's a shot, taken from above, showing the underside of th… Read More
2021-03-19 00:07
The Black Field Cricket, (Teleogryllus commodus) is a cricket species native to Australia.They are significant pests to most plants in Australia and New Zealand. The species or… Read More
2021-03-18 02:13
Nymph stage of a Eucalyptus Tip-wilter Bug (Amorbus alternatus), aka Gumtree Tip Bug, in the family Coreidae. The adults are typically dark brown in colour with light brown to orange o… Read More
2021-03-16 11:58
Macrosiphum rosae, the rose aphid, is a species of sap-sucking insect in the family Aphididae. It infests rosebushes as its main host in spring and early summer, congregating on the ti… Read More
2021-03-14 02:26
A Grass Dart, (Ocybadistes walkeri) or Skipper butterfly resting on a fallen Rose petal just after a short rain shower. This species of small butterfly is found in eastern an… Read More
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