Online Resources for Flora & Fauna Identifications
iNaturalist.org is a great resource for learning about the species you encounter in your backyard. The observations you share also help researchers track species distribution and changes over time.
The ALA aggregates data from museums, government agencies, herbaria, and citizen science websites - making it an excellent tool for exploring Australia’s biodiversity. It features plotting and mapping tools, data sets, and species records and info.
Ant Wiki provides info on the world's ants. Start with their page on Australian ants.
This extensive collection of insects from the Brisbane area is a great resource for learning more about particular species. It can also be a helpful starting point for identifications. This website is maintained by the Chew Family.
This CSIRO website provides reliably identified moths of several Australian species. Now available on the Atlas of Living Australia.
What Bug Is That? provides identification keys and information to the 600+ insect families of Australia. Interactive PDF keys!
Descriptions of biology, behaviour, distribution, life histories, and over 4,000 images of Australian moth and butterfly species, courtesy of Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.
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