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Searching for ‘sneaky’ spider wasps in the Pilliga: Bush Blitz Q&A with Dr Juanita Rodriguez

May 26, 2026 by Bush Blitz
Dr Juanita Rodriguez (CSIRO Research Entomologist) searching for spider wasps on the Pilliga Bush Blitz (image: Bryan Lessard, Bush Blitz). Are wasps really that scary? Can they help us in the garden? What if they could take the sting out…
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True bug tales from the Pilliga Bush Blitz with entomologist Maya Darby

February 11, 2026 by Bush Blitz
Entomologist Maya Darby holding a prized stinkbug collected on the Pilliga Bush Blitz (image: Bryan Lessard, Bush Blitz). What are bugs? Why are they important? And what do they have to do with the colour of birds? Meet Maya Darby,…
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Wudjari Country, Western Australia 2023

July 24, 2025 by Bush Blitz
Wudjari Country, Western Australia 2023: Bush Blitz expedition report summarises the initial scientific findings of a Bush Blitz expedition to Wudjari Country, on the south coast of Western Australia. Between 27 March and 5 April 2023, the expedition team recorded…
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Australian Alps, 2023

January 20, 2025 by Bush Blitz
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,…
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Renewed commitment to Bush Blitz

September 20, 2024 by Bush Blitz
The Australian Government and BHP have renewed their partnership to support the Bush Blitz program in a joint investment of $11.6M. Bush Blitz will run a further 13 expeditions across Australia over a 5-year period, continuing to inform the picture…
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Wilinggin Country, Western Australia 2022

September 16, 2024 by Bush Blitz
Wilinggin Country, Western Australia 2022: Bush Blitz expedition report summarises the initial scientific findings of a Bush Blitz expedition to the south-western area of Western Australia's central Kimberley plateau region. Between 18 and 29 July 2022, the expedition team recorded…
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