Fringe Lily (Thysanotus patersonii)

 

There are many native wildflowers in Australia. The Fringe Lily, (Thysanotus patersonii), is among the more common, they produce purple flowers between July and November across southern Australian states.

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1/125 - f/5.6 - ISO200

Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

 

Don't let the cuteness fool you, the Brown Rat, (Rattus norvegicus), is a domectic and commercial pest and properties can become over run with these little destructors if not controlled. But, looks good in a photo, hey.

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1/125 - f/5.6 - ISO400 - 135mm

Australian Bush Cockroach

 

Macrophotography close up of an Australian Bush Cockroach, (Periplaneta australasiae). Unlike other cockroaches, such as the more common brown American cockroach, (Periplaneta americana), the Australian bush cockroach isn't an "indoors" pest.

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1/200 - f/9 - ISO100 - macro - diffused flash

Wolf Spider (Lycosa sp.)

 

There are many different species of wolf spider, which are so named because they actively hunt and run down their prey. The most common species found in our area is (Lycosa sp.), which ranges from light to dark brown or in colour with black, grey or brown markings.

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1/200 - f/8 - ISO100 - diffused flash - macro

Pink Bellied Moth (Oenochroma vinaria)

 

Although moths are known to appear at night, attracted to bright lights, they can also be found resting during the day in various places. The Pink Bellied moth, (Oenochroma vinaria), is common all over Australia. This one was resting on a Hebe bush early morning.

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1/250 - f/8 - ISO400 - external flash and reflector

Slender Ringtail

 

The Odonata are an order of flying insects that includes the dragonflies and damselflies. The Slender Ringtail, (Austrolestes analis), is active through Spring to Autumn in most southern parts of Australia.

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1/200 - f/9 - ISO100 - diffused flash - macro

Grapevine Moth Caterpillar (Phalaenoides glycinae)

 

Many caterpillars are found in gardens, some rarer than others. This one is the caterpillar of the Grapevine Moth, (Phalaenoides glycinae), which I discovered on the leaf of a Fuchsia.

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Garden Orb Weaver (Eriophora transmarina)

 

The Garden Orb Weaver Spider, (Eriophora transmarina), has many colour variations and can be found in many parts of Australia, including suburban gardens. This specimen was repairing it's web after your's truly accidently walked into it.

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1/200 - f/10 - ISO200 - diffused flash

Green Grocer

 

The Green Grocer, (Cyclochila australasiae), is a species of cicada and one of Australia's most familiar insects. The Green Grocer is one of the loudest insects in the world.

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1/250 - f/8 - ISO200

Tiny Arachnid

 

Many spiders are so small they are barely noticed. This tiny arachnid, (Uloboris barbipes), is around 5-6mm total length and has quite an elaborate web covering a large area.

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1/200 - f/11 - ISO100 - diffused flash - macro

Rose Pest

 

One of the serious problems for rose growers,an infestation of Aphids, (Aphidoidea).

1/200 - f/11 - ISO200 - diffused flash - reversed 55mm

Not A Bee - Drone Fly

 

These large Drone flies, (Eristalis tenax), are often mistaken for bees, but are easily distinguished by their larger size and eyes. It is the most widely distributed syrphid species in the world, and is known from all regions except the Antarctic.

1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 - +10 close-up filter

Garden Orb Weaver

 

There are many species of orb weaving spiders. The Australian Garden Orb Weaver, (Eriophora transmarina), is the most common in Australia, ranging in colour from off-white through tan, brown to almost black.

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1/200 - f/8 - ISO200

Skink Lizard

 

The Common garden Skink, (Lampropholis guichenoti), is a species of small common skink endemic to Australia.

1/640 - f/5.6 - ISO200 - 200mm

Common brown Butterfly (Heteronympha merope)

 

Common brown Butterfly, (Heteronympha merope), basking in the sun on the leaf of a eucalyptus tree.

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1/500 - f/8 - ISO400 - 135mm

Wildflower or Weed

 

Considered a weed in most parts of Australia, the Scarlet pimpernel, (Anagallis arvensis), produces a small orange/red wildflower.

1/250 - f/11 - ISO200

Stingless Bee

 

A tiny Australian native stingless Bee, (Austroplebeia australis), collecting pollen from a rose flower.

1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 - diffused flash - reversed 55mm

Long Legged Macro

 

Macro photograph of a Long Legged Fly, (Condylostylus longicornis), resting on a leaf of  clover.

1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 - diffused flash - reversed 55mm

Egyptian Beetle (Blaps polychresta)

 

Egyptian Beetle, (Blaps polychresta), found at the local nature reserve.

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1/400 - f/7.1 - ISO200

Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi)

 

There are always butterflies around on sunny days during late spring and early to mid summer. The Painted Lady, (Vanessa kershawi), is a common visitor to our area.

1/320 - f/9 - ISO400