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As we continue to look for ways to reduce the overall footprint, complexity and ongoing cost to operate the platform, NatureMapr has decomissioned the legacy "regional" structure that many of you will...
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WendyEM
wrote:
46 min ago
They were initially making there houses out of the Hardenbergia violacea but when that ran (was eaten) out they were forced to use the only vegetation available - sedge tussocks - for housing. I suspect this was pre-digital so my photos are way less available (currently residing in Melbourne in slide boxes). BUT I have (MAYBE???) just posted 2 sightings of the 2 individuals I found on a Strelitzia sp. - date 24June2008. Assuming the records have gone up. I am having problems with NM. RE cases what I am saying is the caterpillar uses whatever material is available to it - if it is not it's preferred small sticks it can fashion to its specifications.
Metura elongatus
donhe
wrote:
1 hr ago
@WendyEM : Did all the larvae at your friend's house have the ostentatious anal case decoration like this one, or some of them (or none of them)?
Metura elongatus
DianneClarke
wrote:
2 hrs ago
Thanks Wendy. Unfortunately, this is the only shot I got of it
Xylorycta (genus)
AndyRoo
wrote:
2 hrs ago
Thanks Aaron. Yep it all makes sense. Although, ditto to Alison's comments but I guess you've gotta do what you gotta do! Anyway great that NatureMapr is still able to continue operating and that the ability to load sightings Australia wide is being retained.
Every now and then I hear iNaturalist getting a mention on ABC Radio in reference to segments on citizen science and wonder why NatureMapr isn't also included. However, I was pleased to at last hear
NatureMapr get a mention (along with iNaturalist of course) as a valuable source of citizen data for ALA in the Thurs 14 Aug 2025 episode of ABC Radio National's Life Matters. The segment was "Citizen science is booming, but does it really help?" https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/citizen-science-is-booming-but-does-it-really-help-/105638456.
Every now and then I hear iNaturalist getting a mention on ABC Radio in reference to segments on citizen science and wonder why NatureMapr isn't also included. However, I was pleased to at last hear
NatureMapr get a mention (along with iNaturalist of course) as a valuable source of citizen data for ALA in the Thurs 14 Aug 2025 episode of ABC Radio National's Life Matters. The segment was "Citizen science is booming, but does it really help?" https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/citizen-science-is-booming-but-does-it-really-help-/105638456.
NatureMapr moves to simpler, flatter national structure
Significant sightings
- Keyacris scurra at Penrose, NSW
- Botocudo ornatulus at Acton, ACT
- Xiphogryllacris orthoxipha at Orchard Hills, NSW
- Leionema lamprophyllum subsp. obovatum at Cotter River, ACT
- Keyacris scurra at Captains Flat, NSW
- Keyacris scurra at Captains Flat, NSW
- Paralucia crosbyi at Rendezvous Creek, ACT
- Australoneda bourgeoisi at Nimbin, NSW
- Keyacris scurra at Forde, ACT
- Austrocylindropuntia cylindrica at Goulburn, NSW
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