Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders are the heavy lifters of the spider world. They have been curing arachnophobia, going viral online and are appearing on mainstream TV. Many new species of jumping spider … Continue reading Jumping Spiders
Cicadas of SEQ: The Song of Summer
“They taste great with a beer”, I had been asking a few friends about their experiences with cicadas and this strange response was not what I was expecting, but there … Continue reading Cicadas of SEQ: The Song of Summer
Common Rhinoceros Beetle
The topic of the Common Rhinoceros Beetle (Xylotrupes ulysses australicus) came up over dinner with friends recently. I’m not sure how the conversation started but I was soon telling tales … Continue reading Common Rhinoceros Beetle
Creating habitat for Black-breasted Button-quails
In August 2000 an enthusiastic, but nervous, new Land for Wildlife Officer went on her first solo Land for Wildlife visit out to Belli Park, between Eumundi and Kenilworth on … Continue reading Creating habitat for Black-breasted Button-quails
The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
To tell the story about Queensland’s rarest bird, I am going to start with a tale about the Californian Condor. his huge, long-lived bird of prey was once widespread across … Continue reading The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
Anyone that likes to observe butterflies knows that an overcast day is not a very productive time to do so. That’s because butterflies are ectothermic which makes them reliant on … Continue reading The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
Leafcutter Bees: The mystery behind circular holes in leaves
There are about 27 species of leafcutter bees in Australia. They are found in all states in both coastal and drier inland areas. They range in size from 6-15 mm … Continue reading Leafcutter Bees: The mystery behind circular holes in leaves
Invisible but Valuable: Secretive rails in our waterways
Much attention is given to improving the condition of our waterways. Having native vegetation, good water quality and healthy populations of fish and invertebrates in our creeks and rivers is … Continue reading Invisible but Valuable: Secretive rails in our waterways
Where do frogs go in winter?
Summer nights after rain are great times to go frogging. Walking around creeks and swamps at night is not everyone’s idea of fun, but with a little preparation and the … Continue reading Where do frogs go in winter?
Landholders help protect the threatened Collared Delma
The Collared Delma (Delma torquata) is a small legless lizard that is found in scattered populations across South East Queensland. It has been recorded from undisturbed open forests around western … Continue reading Landholders help protect the threatened Collared Delma