Studies on Victorian bryophytes 8: The genus Treubia Goebel

David Meagher

Abstract
The liverwort genus Treubia Goebel is represented in Victoria by a single species, Treubia tasmanica. This species is described and illustrated, and its distribution and conservation status in Australia are discussed. T. lacunosa is discounted from the Victorian flora.
(The Victorian Naturalist 125 (2) 2008, 36-38)

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Golden Sun Moth Synemon plana (Lepidoptera: Castniidae):
results of a broad survey of populations around Melbourne

Daniel Gilmore, Sally Koehler, Cheryl O'Dwyer and Wendy Moore

Abstract
The Golden Sun Moth Synemon plana is a medium-sized diurnal moth considered to be critically endangered in Australia. The discovery of new populations around Melbourne since 2002 suggest that S. plana is more widespread and may have less specific habitat requirements than previously thought. A survey was undertaken during the species’ 2006/7 flight season, with the aim of improving our understanding of its distribution in the Melbourne area. This report summarises the findings of that survey.
(The Victorian Naturalist 125 (2), 2008, 39-46)

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Contribution

Surveys of vertebrate fauna in the Grampians National Park, 2003-2007

Peter Homan

Abstract
Surveys of vertebrate fauna in the Grampians National Park were carried out between December 2003 and March 2007. One hundred and fourteen species were recorded, including thirty mammals, seventeen reptiles, three amphibians and sixty-five birds. Four threatened species were recorded: Smoky Mouse Pseudomys fumeus, Heath Mouse Pseudomys shortridgei, Southern Brown Bandicoot Isoodon obesulus and Powerful Owl Ninox strenua. Smoky Mouse was found in two locations and the status of the species in the Grampians is discussed. The possible effects of drought and bush fires on populations of insectivorous bats also are discussed.
(The Victorian Naturalist 125 (2) 2008, 47-55)

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