Australian Alps, 2023: Bush Blitz expedition report summarises the initial scientific findings of a Bush Blitz expedition to Kosciuszko National Park (New South Wales) and Alpine National Park (Victoria) in the Australian Alps. Between 30 January and 10 February 2023, the expedition team recorded at least 1,076 species, including 12 species that may be completely new to western science (5 beetles and 7 true bugs). One threatened reptile and 54 plants were also recorded, along with 36 weeds and 11 non-native or pest animal species.

Bush Blitz expedition report [PDF – 2.6 MB]

The expedition report includes data from reports provided by the scientists who took part in the expedition. The full scientific reports are available here for those who require more detailed information:

Beetles [PDF – 353 KB]

Caddisflies, mayflies and stoneflies [PDF – 308 KB]

Flora (New South Wales) [PDF – 547 MB]

Flora (Victoria) [PDF – 2.7 MB]

Frogs and reptiles [PDF – 1.2 MB]

True bugs [PDF – 264 KB]

Moths [PDF – 308 KB]

Snails and slugs [PDF – 215 KB]