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NatureMapr now receives more records in NSW than ACT

7 Mar 2025

Since 1 Jan 2025, NatureMapr 44% of all sightings uploaded were NSW based, while 43% were from the ACT.The remaining 13% were from other states, with VIC coming in third at 5%.Strictly speaking, 67% o...

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Discussion

clarehoneydove wrote:

21 min ago

Thanks @erikar I thought it was pretty cool to see!

Adoxia benallae

erikar wrote:

6 hrs ago

Nice observation of pollination! The beetle has a pollinia stuck to its head!

Adoxia benallae

clarehoneydove wrote:

9 Mar 2025

@AlisonMilton the dot markings got me confused. Still have trouble with the calomelas. Can you help me learn by telling me how you come to the i.d. juncta is it the wings?

Calomela juncta

entom2 wrote:

8 Mar 2025

OK, Diphucrania it is. Cheers, Allen

Diphucrania sp. (genus)

MarkH wrote:

8 Mar 2025

I agree with you Kimberi. There are a number of Diphucrania species that look similar to this so I’m happy sticking with that genus

Diphucrania sp. (genus)