Golden Sun Moth

Invertebrates > Moths

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden Sun MothScientific Name: Synemon planaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MothsSize: Wingspan: 1.2–1.8 in (3.0–4.5 cm); body length: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm)Weight: 0.007–0.018 oz (0.2–0.5 g)Lifespan: 1–4 days (adult moth); 2–3 years...

Gippsland Waratah

Plants > Proteaceae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gippsland WaratahScientific Name: Telopea oreadesCategory: PlantsSubcategory: ProteaceaeSize: Slender tree/large shrub: 10–40 ft (3–12 m) tall; occasionally reaching 60 ft (19 m)Weight: Substantial woody tree biomass at maturityLifespan:...

Golden Wattle

Plants > Mimosas & Wattles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden WattleScientific Name: Acacia pycnanthaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Mimosas & WattlesSize: Shrub or small tree height: 13–26 ft (4–8 m); Canopy spread: 10–16 ft (3–5 m)Weight: Mature tree biomass: 400–1,200 lb (180–550 kg)Lifespan:...

Growling Grass Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Growling Grass FrogScientific Name: Litoria raniformisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Body length: 2.4–4.1 in (6.0–10.5 cm); females are considerably larger than malesWeight: 1.5–3.2 oz (40–90 g)Lifespan: 5–10 years in...

Mauve Splitting Waxcap

Fungi > Waxcaps

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mauve Splitting WaxcapScientific Name: Humidicutis lewelliniaeCategory: FungiSubcategory: WaxcapsSize: Cap diameter: 1.2–2.4 in (3–6 cm); Stipe length: 1.5–3.2 in (4–8 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g) per fruiting bodyLifespan: Fruiting body: 1–2...