Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) The Brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia and found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and urban areas. It is known for its distinctive bushy tail, which is longer than its body and often used as a fifth limb to aid in climbing trees. The Brushtail possum has a robust build with dense fur, typically colored gray or brown, providing excellent insulation against cold temperatures. Its fur also helps it blend into its surroundings. The possum has sharp claws and strong limbs, allowing it t ..read more

 Update from the insect hotel, a Resin Bee (Megachile ferox), had layed her eggs deep in one of drilled holes and was in the process of sealing the entrance when I took this shot. 1/250 - f/7.1 - ISO200 - 50mm + 31mm extension tube ..read more

The egg sac of a False Garden Mantis, (Pseudomantis albofimbriata), adhered to the trunk of a young Plum tree. 1/250 - f/16 - ISO400 - macro   ..read more

Slender Ringtail Damselfly (Austrolestes analis, Fam: Lestidae) 1/250 - f/11 - ISO200 - 135mm + 31mm, 21mm, 13mm extension tubes + diffused flash.   ..read more

Common Blue Grass Butterfly (Zizina labradus) 1/100 - f/6.3 - ISO400 - macro   ..read more

A Beefly, (Erstalis tenax), feeding on nectar from a rose flower. 1/200 - f/5 - ISO64 - macro   ..read more

A macro close up of a Green Shield Bug, (Chinavia hilaris), resting on the edge of a vegetable leaf. 1/550 - f/3 - ISO64 - macro   ..read more

This is the first time I have encountered this species in our garden, the Spotted Flower Chafer, (Neorrhina punctatum). The beetle is pale brown in colour with many large black dots on its thorax and wing covers. Flower chafers feed on nectar and are often found among the petals of flowers, I found this one feeding on some field daisies. 1/150 - f/5.6 - ISO64 - macro   ..read more

Close up of a Common Garden Snail (Helix aspersa). 1/200 - f/9 - ISO200 - 55mm macro   ..read more

Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi), resting on the lawn in the mid-morning sun. 1/2500 - f/5.6 - ISO400 - 135mm macro   ..read more