Sunset from Alonnah - Bruny Island

Tasmania


Folder: Australasia

Galls on a Eucalyptus leaf

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I have no idea what cased these, but based on experience in Europe I would guess either gall sawflies or gall mites - most likely the latter.

Labillardiere Peninsular coast

Horsefly (Tabanidae)

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This fly bites to feed on blood. The gap between its eyes means it is a female - only the females feed on blood.

Woodland on the Labillardiere Peninsular

Gnarled trees on the Labillardiere Peninsular

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This is in South Bruny Island

Woodland on the Labillardiere Peninsular

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Belinda walking through on the circular track.

Labillardiere Peninsular

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A quiet beach...

Labillardiere Peninsular

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Near Cape Bruny

Cape Bruny lighthouse

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On Bruny Island, at the south end of the Labillardiere Peninsular.

Courts Bay, Cape Bruny

Australian Flatworm

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Found under a log in the Inala Jurassic Garden, Bruny Island

Scarab Beetle

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A small beetle, found on a log in the Inala Jurassic Garden, Bruny Island

Red-flowering Gum

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This species (Eucalyptus ficifolia) is a native of SW Australia, but is widely planted for its beautiful flowers. The scientific name literally means 'fig-leaved' Eucalyptus.

Wollemi Pine - Inala Jurassic Garden

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This was only known from fossils until a small area of them was found in a remote valley in the SE Australian Mountains. They are a relict species of the flora of Gondwanaland, but have now been planted in many arboreta - including in the UK.

Wild gum trees

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Bruny Island

The Tasman Peninsular

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The Tasman Peninsular on a damp and drizzly day. Looking towards Cape Pillar.

Arriving on Maria Island

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This was a penal colony, but is now a National Park and a nature reserve.

Pademelon

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Maria Island has a lot of endearing Pademelons

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