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ShannaB

ShannaB

My husband Nathan (NathBig) and I are keen wildlife spotters! We also rescue and rehabilitate native reptiles.

Queensland, Australia

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ShannaB Crimson Finch (male)
Crimson Finch (male) commented on by ShannaB Lat: -18.08 Lon: 124.229 years ago

This is absolutely stunning. It looks like it's in snow... and I'm guessing nothing could be further from the truth since you're in the Kimberley somewhere! Just gorgeous. I hope I see one of these one day.

ShannaB white-spotted cat snake
white-spotted cat snake commented on by ShannaB Pekan, Malaysia9 years ago

PS The second shot is AMAZING.

ShannaB white-spotted cat snake
white-spotted cat snake commented on by ShannaB Pekan, Malaysia9 years ago

That is a beautiful snake. I hope you find an ID.

ShannaB Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar
Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar commented on by ShannaB Victoria, Australia9 years ago

Hi Carolyn. I have asked around and done some research, and I believe your grub is an Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar (Opodiphthera eucalypti). These caterpillars are large, beautiful and colourful but I think pink ones are unusual. I have found some pictures of pink ones but they are all in New Zealand where the moth has been introduced. I have included some links here for you if you'd like to take a look. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opodiphther...
http://www.naturespic.com/NewZealand/ima...
http://www.naturespic.com/NewZealand/ima...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-ne...
This one is from a blog by a primary school class in NZ - they hatched the caterpillars themselves. http://room15cts.blogspot.com.au/

ShannaB Purple Swamphen
Purple Swamphen commented on by ShannaB Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia9 years ago

I like the second shot. Welcome to Project Noah! : )

ShannaB Peanut-head Lantern Bug
Peanut-head Lantern Bug commented on by ShannaB Costa Rica9 years ago

Wow, this whole series is AMAZING. I was not expecting that last shot either, it really 'smacks you in the face'! ; )

ShannaB Laughing Kookaburra
Laughing Kookaburra commented on by ShannaB Queensland, Australia9 years ago

Thanks everyone! He sure did look happy. : )

ShannaB Jewel Spider
Jewel Spider commented on by ShannaB Queensland, Australia9 years ago

Ohh, so jealous Nath. One day I'll see one of these. I really like the second shot where it's dangling from the web. Did the web look damaged or was it a work in progress?

ShannaB Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar
Emperor Gum Moth caterpillar commented on by ShannaB Victoria, Australia9 years ago

Wow, this is really pretty. I thought it would be easy to identify with those bright colours, but I can't figure out what it is. I will ask around and hopefully someone will know. : )

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