Biodiversity and ecology in the Australian bush
Nyctemera amicus (Australian Magpie Moth) - probably freshly eclosed

Nyctemera amicus (Australian Magpie Moth) - probably freshly eclosed

Kerri spotted this stunning Light Ermine Moth ( Spilosoma canescens ) resting on the foliage of a Grass-Tree

Kerri spotted this stunning Light Ermine Moth (Spilosoma canescens) resting on the foliage of a Grass-Tree

Orange Peel Fungus ( Aleuria aurantia ) is appearing on many of the ash-covered patches of soil

Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is appearing on many of the ash-covered patches of soil

Lindsaea microphylla (Lacy Wedge Fern) - a new home fern!

Lindsaea microphylla (Lacy Wedge Fern) - a new home fern!

The distinctive pinnules of the Lacy Wedge-Fern, each housing a row of sori under the folded outer edge

The distinctive pinnules of the Lacy Wedge-Fern, each housing a row of sori under the folded outer edge

Nymph of the Trilobite Cockroach ( Laxta sp.)

Nymph of the Trilobite Cockroach (Laxta sp.)

Almost every day we see new flowering spikes in our Grass Tree ( Xanthorrhoea concava ) sea. One of our 10X10m quadrats now has 39!

Almost every day we see new flowering spikes in our Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea concava) sea. One of our 10X10m quadrats now has 39!

Pink Fingers ( Caladenia carnea ) are everywhere!

Pink Fingers (Caladenia carnea) are everywhere!

Creamy Candles ( Stackhousia monogyna ) are now blooming

Creamy Candles (Stackhousia monogyna) are now blooming

as is the Austral Indigo ( Indigofera australis )

as is the Austral Indigo (Indigofera australis)

These hairy little native bees are fond of pea flowers. This time last year … same flowers, same bees. Trichocolletes sp.

These hairy little native bees are fond of pea flowers. This time last year … same flowers, same bees.
Trichocolletes sp.

Another bee, this one shaking the anthers of a Solanum flower. Possibly family Halictidae … identity TBC

Another bee, this one shaking the anthers of a Solanum flower.
Possibly family Halictidae … identity TBC

Yet another species. These were swarming about the Indigofera australis . Females were trying to feed, males were trying to grab the females.

Yet another species. These were swarming about the Indigofera australis. Females were trying to feed, males were trying to grab the females.

All of our Lomandra species have now begun to flower. This one is Lomandra filiformis ssp. filliformis.

All of our Lomandra species have now begun to flower. This one is Lomandra filiformis ssp. filliformis.

Many-flowered Mat-rush ( Lomandra multiflora ), with its dark inflorescence

Many-flowered Mat-rush (Lomandra multiflora), with its dark inflorescence

The female flowers of Pale Mat-rush ( Lomandra glauca )

The female flowers of Pale Mat-rush (Lomandra glauca)

Lomandra confertifolia featured in an earlier post. Its flowers are now at a more advanced stage of development.

Lomandra confertifolia featured in an earlier post. Its flowers are now at a more advanced stage of development.

And finally, here is Spinyhead Matrush ( Lomandra longifolia )

And finally, here is Spinyhead Matrush (Lomandra longifolia)

Hard to believe but this is a native species. Crimson Passionflower ( Passiflora cinnabarina ) appeared for the first time after the fire.

Hard to believe but this is a native species. Crimson Passionflower (Passiflora cinnabarina) appeared for the first time after the fire.

The Black Rock Skink ( Egernia saxatilis ssp. intermedia ) was one of three skink species Kerri spotted on our cliff top, feasting on a swarm of termites on a warm, sunny day.

The Black Rock Skink (Egernia saxatilis ssp. intermedia) was one of three skink species Kerri spotted on our cliff top, feasting on a swarm of termites on a warm, sunny day.

She spotted at least 10 of these White’s Skinks ( Liopholis whitii ) at the same spot

She spotted at least 10 of these White’s Skinks (Liopholis whitii) at the same spot

The orchids keep coming! Maroonhoods ( Pterostylis pedunculata ) appeared a couple of days ago.

The orchids keep coming! Maroonhoods (Pterostylis pedunculata) appeared a couple of days ago.

It looks good from all angles

It looks good from all angles

Gum leafhopper, this one a fully winged adult. Eurymeloides bicincta

Gum leafhopper, this one a fully winged adult.
Eurymeloides bicincta

Flower wasps, paired.

Flower wasps, paired.

The first butterfly of the season! (not counting Cabbage Whites, that is) Paralucia aurifer (Bright Copper)

The first butterfly of the season! (not counting Cabbage Whites, that is)

Paralucia aurifer (Bright Copper)

Viola hederacea (Ivy leaved Violet) … the leaves are everywhere, but this is the first flower we’ve seen this season.

Viola hederacea (Ivy leaved Violet) … the leaves are everywhere, but this is the first flower we’ve seen this season.

Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids)

Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids)

Stiletto fly ( Ectinorhyncus ). They’ve just started swarming. This male is performing the characteristic arm-waving trick.

Stiletto fly (Ectinorhyncus). They’ve just started swarming. This male is performing the characteristic arm-waving trick.

Lobelia dentata … I think is the first sighting we’ve made since 2003!

Lobelia dentata … I think is the first sighting we’ve made since 2003!

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Nyctemera amicus (Australian Magpie Moth) - probably freshly eclosed
Kerri spotted this stunning Light Ermine Moth ( Spilosoma canescens ) resting on the foliage of a Grass-Tree
Orange Peel Fungus ( Aleuria aurantia ) is appearing on many of the ash-covered patches of soil
Lindsaea microphylla (Lacy Wedge Fern) - a new home fern!
The distinctive pinnules of the Lacy Wedge-Fern, each housing a row of sori under the folded outer edge
Nymph of the Trilobite Cockroach ( Laxta sp.)
Almost every day we see new flowering spikes in our Grass Tree ( Xanthorrhoea concava ) sea. One of our 10X10m quadrats now has 39!
Pink Fingers ( Caladenia carnea ) are everywhere!
Creamy Candles ( Stackhousia monogyna ) are now blooming
as is the Austral Indigo ( Indigofera australis )
These hairy little native bees are fond of pea flowers. This time last year … same flowers, same bees. Trichocolletes sp.
Another bee, this one shaking the anthers of a Solanum flower. Possibly family Halictidae … identity TBC
Yet another species. These were swarming about the Indigofera australis . Females were trying to feed, males were trying to grab the females.
All of our Lomandra species have now begun to flower. This one is Lomandra filiformis ssp. filliformis.
Many-flowered Mat-rush ( Lomandra multiflora ), with its dark inflorescence
The female flowers of Pale Mat-rush ( Lomandra glauca )
Lomandra confertifolia featured in an earlier post. Its flowers are now at a more advanced stage of development.
And finally, here is Spinyhead Matrush ( Lomandra longifolia )
Hard to believe but this is a native species. Crimson Passionflower ( Passiflora cinnabarina ) appeared for the first time after the fire.
The Black Rock Skink ( Egernia saxatilis ssp. intermedia ) was one of three skink species Kerri spotted on our cliff top, feasting on a swarm of termites on a warm, sunny day.
She spotted at least 10 of these White’s Skinks ( Liopholis whitii ) at the same spot
The orchids keep coming! Maroonhoods ( Pterostylis pedunculata ) appeared a couple of days ago.
It looks good from all angles
Gum leafhopper, this one a fully winged adult. Eurymeloides bicincta
Flower wasps, paired.
The first butterfly of the season! (not counting Cabbage Whites, that is) Paralucia aurifer (Bright Copper)
Viola hederacea (Ivy leaved Violet) … the leaves are everywhere, but this is the first flower we’ve seen this season.
Burchardia umbellata (Milkmaids)
Stiletto fly ( Ectinorhyncus ). They’ve just started swarming. This male is performing the characteristic arm-waving trick.
Lobelia dentata … I think is the first sighting we’ve made since 2003!