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Terricolous in cushionfield

Short trip out to have a look at the salty moth reserve near Patearoa on a sunny day. I was delighted to record two new species that I had not photographed to date.

Short trip out to have a look at the salty moth reserve near Patearoa on a sunny day. I was delighted to record two new species that I had not photographed to date.

Locally common in alpine fellfield

Found in a rock and tussock field at about 1800m - possibly the highest record for this species. Second photo shows the 3 supraocular scales. Assisting Mr Knox on a herp survey.

Found roosting in tussock at night at 1500m. Often seen flying during the day.

On rotting wood; Gametophyte branching; dimidiate leaves; leaf margins toothed; double teeth present; leaf attachments to stem are decurrent

Occasional on rock alone or with moss

Juvenile NZ Falcon, very confiding seen at various times over 10 days and also seen begging from a parent.

Alpine shrubland.

leaflets toothed, glaucous and hairy on both surfaces. Tight globose inflorescence. Fruit has spines with barbed tips.