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Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Slender Celery, Wild Carrot) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston

Cyclospermum leptophyllum

Cyperus gracilis (Slender Flat-sedge) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston

Cyperus gracilis

Cyperus brevifolius (Short-leaved Flat Sedge) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston

Cyperus brevifolius

Garrha pudica at Alison, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Garrha pudica

Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower, White Dogwood, Sago Bush) at Alison, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Ozothamnus diosmifolius

Verbena rigida var. rigida (Veined Verbena) at Ourimbah, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Verbena rigida var. rigida

Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Sonchus oleraceus

Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb

Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Epilobium ciliatum (A Willow Herb) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Epilobium ciliatum

Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Paspalum dilatatum

Erigeron bonariensis (Flaxleaf Fleabane) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Erigeron bonariensis

Gamochaeta sp. (Cudweed) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Gamochaeta sp.

Portulaca oleracea (Munyeroo ,Pigweed, Purslane) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Portulaca oleracea

Trifolium repens (White Clover) at West Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Trifolium repens

Paspalum distichum (Water Couch) at West Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston

Paspalum distichum

Chloris virgata (Feathertop Rhodes Grass) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston

Chloris virgata

Linum trigynum (French Flax) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston

Linum trigynum

Lysimachia loeflingii (Blue Pimpernel) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston

Lysimachia loeflingii

Solanum sisymbriifolium (Sticky Nightshade) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston

Solanum sisymbriifolium

Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed) at Leppington, NSW - 5 Mar 2023 by trevorpreston

Senecio madagascariensis

Lotus sp. (Trefoil) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Lotus sp.

Blechnum sp. (A Hard Fern) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Blechnum sp.

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora

Caustis blakei (Koala Fern) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Caustis blakei

Lantana camara (Lantana) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Lantana camara

Richardia humistrata (Richardia Weed) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Richardia humistrata

Ficinia nodosa (Knobby Club-rush) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Ficinia nodosa

Pomax umbellata (A Pomax) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Pomax umbellata

Commelina cyanea (Scurvy Weed) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston

Commelina cyanea

Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Pieris rapae

Zenodorus orbiculatus at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Zenodorus orbiculatus

Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Coreopsis lanceolata

Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae)

Ypthima arctous (Dusky Knight) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Ypthima arctous

Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Lycidae sp. (family)

Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone Fern) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Nephrolepis cordifolia

Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Heteronympha merope

Thunbergia alata (Black-eyed Susan) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Thunbergia alata

Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Austrosciapus sp. (genus)

Gomphocarpus fruticosus (Narrow-leaved Cotton Bush) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Gomphocarpus fruticosus

Lantana camara (Lantana) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston

Lantana camara

Isopogon anethifolius at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Isopogon anethifolius

Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Acacia ulicifolia

Acacia suaveolens (Sweet Wattle) at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Acacia suaveolens

Stratiomyidae (family) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Stratiomyidae (family)

Platyzosteria similis at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Platyzosteria similis

Unidentified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like]

Platysace linearifolia (Narrow-leaved Platysace) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Platysace linearifolia

Bossiaea heterophylla (Variable Bossiaea) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Bossiaea heterophylla

Allocasuarina distyla (Shrubby Sheoak) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Allocasuarina distyla

Helicarion cuvieri (A Semi-slug) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Helicarion cuvieri

Xanthorrhoea sp. (Grass Tree) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Xanthorrhoea sp.

Unidentified Moss, Liverwort or Hornwort at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Moss, Liverwort or Hornwort

Lomandra obliqua (Twisted Matrush) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Lomandra obliqua

Pyrrosia rupestris (Rock Felt Fern) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Pyrrosia rupestris

Banksia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Banksia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia

Dracophyllum secundum at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston

Dracophyllum secundum

Hymenophyllum sp. at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Hymenophyllum sp.

Unidentified Spider (Araneae) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Spider (Araneae)

Symphyla (class) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Symphyla (class)

Triaenonychidae (family) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Triaenonychidae (family)

Dampiera stricta (Blue Dampiera) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Dampiera stricta

Epacris pulchella (Wallum Heath) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Epacris pulchella

Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Coreopsis lanceolata

Acacia obtusifolia (Blunt-leaf Wattle) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Acacia obtusifolia

Goodenia bellidifolia subsp. bellidifolia (Daisy Goodenia) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Goodenia bellidifolia subsp. bellidifolia

Pseudolycopodium densum (Bushy Club Moss) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Pseudolycopodium densum

Unidentified Fern or Clubmoss at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Fern or Clubmoss

Gleichenia dicarpa (Wiry Coral Fern) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Gleichenia dicarpa

Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Leptospermum sp.

Olearia elliptica (Sticky Daisy Bush) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Olearia elliptica

Grevillea phylicoides (Grey Spider Flower) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Grevillea phylicoides

Glycine microphylla (Small-leaf Glycine) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Glycine microphylla

Epacris pulchella (Wallum Heath) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Epacris pulchella

Panesthia australis (Common wood cockroach) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Panesthia australis

Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Laxta sp. (genus)

Unidentified Other fungi on wood at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Other fungi on wood

Pommerhelix sp. (genus) (A land snail) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Pommerhelix sp. (genus)

Reduviidae (family) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Reduviidae (family)

Unidentified Centipede (Chilopoda) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Unidentified Centipede (Chilopoda)

Riccia sp. (genus) at Katoomba, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Riccia sp. (genus)

Lindsaea microphylla (Lacy Wedge-fern) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Lindsaea microphylla

Olearia elliptica (Sticky Daisy Bush) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Olearia elliptica

Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Stylidium sp.

Mitrasacme polymorpha (Varied Mitrewort) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Mitrasacme polymorpha

Dillwynia sp. at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Dillwynia sp.

Goodenia decurrens at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Goodenia decurrens

Dampiera purpurea (Purple Dampiera) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Dampiera purpurea

Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston

Lambertia formosa

Banksia serrata (Saw Banksia) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston

Banksia serrata

Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Slender Celery, Wild Carrot) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Cyperus gracilis (Slender Flat-sedge) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Cyperus brevifolius (Short-leaved Flat Sedge) at Mascot, NSW - 5 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Garrha pudica at Alison, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Rice Flower, White Dogwood, Sago Bush) at Alison, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Verbena rigida var. rigida (Veined Verbena) at Ourimbah, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Sonchus oleraceus (Annual Sowthistle) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Other Wildflower or Herb at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Epilobium ciliatum (A Willow Herb) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Erigeron bonariensis (Flaxleaf Fleabane) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Gamochaeta sp. (Cudweed) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Portulaca oleracea (Munyeroo ,Pigweed, Purslane) at Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Trifolium repens (White Clover) at West Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Paspalum distichum (Water Couch) at West Gosford, NSW - 16 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Chloris virgata (Feathertop Rhodes Grass) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Linum trigynum (French Flax) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Lysimachia loeflingii (Blue Pimpernel) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Solanum sisymbriifolium (Sticky Nightshade) at Campbelltown, NSW - 19 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Senecio madagascariensis (Madagascan Fireweed, Fireweed) at Leppington, NSW - 5 Mar 2023 by trevorpreston
Lotus sp. (Trefoil) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Blechnum sp. (A Hard Fern) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (Montbretia) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Caustis blakei (Koala Fern) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Lantana camara (Lantana) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Richardia humistrata (Richardia Weed) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Ficinia nodosa (Knobby Club-rush) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Pomax umbellata (A Pomax) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Commelina cyanea (Scurvy Weed) at Bateau Bay, NSW - 29 Dec 2022 by trevorpreston
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Zenodorus orbiculatus at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Ypthima arctous (Dusky Knight) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Lycidae sp. (family) (Net-winged beetle) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Nephrolepis cordifolia (Fishbone Fern) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Mount White, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Thunbergia alata (Black-eyed Susan) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Austrosciapus sp. (genus) (Long-legged fly) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Gomphocarpus fruticosus (Narrow-leaved Cotton Bush) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Lantana camara (Lantana) at Mooney Mooney, NSW - 4 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Isopogon anethifolius at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Acacia suaveolens (Sweet Wattle) at Hazelbrook, NSW - 24 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Stratiomyidae (family) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Platyzosteria similis at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Cap on a stem; gills below cap [mushrooms or mushroom-like] at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Platysace linearifolia (Narrow-leaved Platysace) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Bossiaea heterophylla (Variable Bossiaea) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Allocasuarina distyla (Shrubby Sheoak) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Helicarion cuvieri (A Semi-slug) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Xanthorrhoea sp. (Grass Tree) at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Moss, Liverwort or Hornwort at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Lomandra obliqua (Twisted Matrush) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Pyrrosia rupestris (Rock Felt Fern) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Banksia ericifolia subsp. ericifolia (Heath-leaved Banksia) at Blue Mountains National Park, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Dracophyllum secundum at Katoomba, NSW - 23 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Hymenophyllum sp. at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Spider (Araneae) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Symphyla (class) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Triaenonychidae (family) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Dampiera stricta (Blue Dampiera) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Epacris pulchella (Wallum Heath) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Acacia obtusifolia (Blunt-leaf Wattle) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Goodenia bellidifolia subsp. bellidifolia (Daisy Goodenia) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Pseudolycopodium densum (Bushy Club Moss) at Katoomba, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Unidentified Fern or Clubmoss at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Gleichenia dicarpa (Wiry Coral Fern) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Leptospermum sp. (Tea Tree) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Olearia elliptica (Sticky Daisy Bush) at Wentworth Falls, NSW - 6 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Grevillea phylicoides (Grey Spider Flower) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Glycine microphylla (Small-leaf Glycine) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Epacris pulchella (Wallum Heath) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Panesthia australis (Common wood cockroach) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Laxta sp. (genus) (Bark cockroach) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Other fungi on wood at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Pommerhelix sp. (genus) (A land snail) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Reduviidae (family) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Unidentified Centipede (Chilopoda) at Faulconbridge, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Riccia sp. (genus) at Katoomba, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Lindsaea microphylla (Lacy Wedge-fern) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Olearia elliptica (Sticky Daisy Bush) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Stylidium sp. (Trigger Plant) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Mitrasacme polymorpha (Varied Mitrewort) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Dillwynia sp. at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Goodenia decurrens at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Dampiera purpurea (Purple Dampiera) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by trevorpreston
Banksia serrata (Saw Banksia) at Leura, NSW - 5 Jan 2022 by tpreston
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