Oxycanus sphragidias, Tasmanian Oxycanus

Tasmanian Oxycanus, Oxycanus sphragidias – Tasmanian endemic

Early May 2019
Nicholls Rivulet
Images by Elaine McDonald, used with permission.

Mid April 2019
Nicholls Rivulet
Image by Elaine McDonald, used with permission.

Late May 2021
Strahan / timkarik
Image by James Duggan, used with permission.

Mid April 2019
Nicholls Rivulet
Image by Elaine McDonald, used with permission.

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