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Packed With Pollinators – Canowindra’s Flying Fox Camp

Posted on July 1, 2026 by midlachlanlandcare

The trees surrounding Canowindra’s swing bridge on the banks of the Bleubula river and currently teeming with Grey Headed Flying Foxes – it really is quite a feast for the senses. This dramatic swelling in numbers is temporary, caused by…

Life Around The Gum Tree: The Helena Gum Moth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by midlachlanlandcare

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The Helena Gum Moth is a large, stunning moth with a wingspan up to 17cm! They are part of the rich and diverse ecology found in Box Gum Grassy Woodlands

Category: Ecology Tags: Box Gum Woodland, ecosystem, insects, Moths, Woodland

A Closer Look at the Bugs in Our Backyards. A Citizen Science Project

Posted on December 2, 2025 by midlachlanlandcare

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A new Citizen Science project led by the Invastive Species Council & Invertebrates Australia launched on iNaturalist this year. Bugs in My Backyard Week ran from 17 – 23 November 2025 creating the first springtime snapshot of bugs across Australia. I joined the project as an individual this year to get a feel for the nuances and challenges around recording bug life.

Beetle Watch. Biological Control of St John’s Wort.

Posted on December 2, 2024 by midlachlanlandcare

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One of our Landcare members was lucky enough to find themselves hosting a St John’s wort beetle party last week and was kind enough to share some pictures with us. These beetles are a biological control for this weed and can be used in your weed management strategy.