31 March 2022
The ERA team recently undertook a recce mission to the salt-marshes of East Gippsland, scoping for future projects and looking for endangered flora. The field trip resulted in confirmed range expansions for two endangered FFG-listed species. Another successful research trip!
East Gippsland is always well worth a visit to explore our wonderful fauna and flora.
We also encountered a few other species that showcase well the rich biodiversity of this stunning part of Victoria. Enjoy the photos!
The ERA team exploring the East Gippsland salt-marshes. Photo credit: ©ERA 
Bushy peppercress (Lepidium desvauxii) is a perennial herb that generally flowers in spring to autumn. It inhabits marginal areas of salt-marsh habitat within coastal dunes in South Gippsland and South-Western Victoria. Bushy peppercress is listed as endangered in Victoria. Photo credit: ©ERA 
Jewel spider (Austracantha spp.) Photo credit: ©ERA 
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) Photo credit: ©ERA 
Creeping rush (Juncus revolutus) is a rhizomatous perennial that is found in saline environments. Only a few occurrences are known for this species. This type of flora is useful for controlling erosion in saline habitats. Creeping rush is also listed as endangered in Victoria. Photo credit: ©ERA 
Silver banksia (Banksia marginata) Photo credit: ©ERA 
Reed bee (Exoneura spp.) on a Yam Daisy (Microseris spp.) Photo credit: ©ERA 
Swamp sedge (Carex gunniana) is another rare species. It occurs on swampy ground adjacent to watercourses and only a few reported findings are recorded in south-eastern Victoria. Photo credit: ©ERA 
Tiger moth (Asura spp.) Photo credit: ©ERA 
Common Bottle-daisy (Lagenophora stipitata) Photo credit: ©ERA
