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Nummipirkko (Hippodamia variegata)Havainnoija
mikefishnzKuvaus
On a sign post during a stopover in Cheviot.
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Senecio elegansHavainnoija
arnimKuvaus
Any of this ragwort not growing in tree lupin looked tired and old, like this one. But there were not many of them.
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Suku HeterojapyxHavainnoija
gone_herpingKuvaus
Found under a rock with another just like it, but I only collected this one.
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Synoicus chinensisHavainnoija
william-harlandKuvaus
Caught by our cat, though seemingly not injured. Very small; practically sparrow-sized. I am not sure if it is a wild bird, or someone's escaped pet.
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Mustajoutsen (Cygnus atratus)Havainnoija
grahameKuvaus
This observation is more about behavior than species.
This I'm pretty sure male swan was reaching well up into the Harakeke and giving the branches a good shake.
Then the pair with a young cygnet were eating the seeds off the water.
This is not the first time I have seen this.
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Aphis lugentisHavainnoija
chriscloseKuvaus
??? Host species Senecio glastifolius
or perhaps Aphis lugentis
see
https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Aphis_lugentis_american_ragwort_aphid.htm
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Nemesia floribundaHavainnoija
chriseKuvaus
This species is spreading rapidly. New southern record for the Nelson population.
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Keltavirna (Vicia lutea)Havainnoija
melissa_hutchisonKuvaus
Dense patches smothering native shrubs - seems to be increasing further into the reserve.
Currently appears to be the only wild location for this species in NZ...
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Australiankaulushaikara (Botaurus poiciloptilus)Havainnoija
peterlanglandsKuvaus
Emaciated bird road-killed specimen given to DOC
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meurkcPaikka
Faculty of Science, Level One Beatrice Tinsley Building University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Kuvaus
Densely growing at base of red beech trees in oak and beech leaf litter; last 2 photo on 9th
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Hemideina femorataHavainnoija
johnoriddenKuvaus
Found in toilet at Quake City. Returned to vegetation at Victoria Square. Found by member of public.
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Macarostola miniellaHavainnoija
invertebratistKuvaus
Attracted to lights at night.
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Ehrharta longifloraHavainnoija
jon_sullivanKuvaus
It's back at this site. I could only find two plants from the road and I pulled them out. (Di Carter from the Christchurch City Council has also been spraying this area to try and remove this incipient weed.)
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Vincetoxicum nigrumHavainnoija
dave_hollandKuvaus
See Allan Herbarium CHR 666705, 705A, and B.
Lots of wild seedlings! there were two large adults in different places, one growing in amoungst another species of vine and appears to have possibly arrived with it by accident!? and the other a smaller adult about 20m away coming out from under an old estatablished chocolate vine on a fence, it definitely looks wild and probably is a progeny of the other adult. :o there are also about half a dozen smaller adults also flowering. the botanic gardens plant lady didn't know what it is and said they didn't plant it! adult pics attached.
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Caenoplana coeruleaHavainnoija
fruitsalad04Kuvaus
Found under log disc L3T2 as part of invertebrate sampling for ECOL293
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Caenoplana coeruleaHavainnoija
mil-sKuvaus
Striking Shiny black. Longitudinal stripe on surface. 5-6cm.
Inside a wet log with lots to feed on.
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stephen-aoKuvaus
Seen underwater. Unusual purple/green looked very out of place
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Suku AplysiaHavainnoija
rapuwaiKuvaus
I saw this at Rototai reserve near Tākaka. It is not attached to the piece of wood, just resting on it.
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Senecio skirrhodonHavainnoija
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Auckland CBD.
Brigham St, Wynyard Quarter.
Unknown blister galls on adaxial surface of leaves on a weedy Senecio skirrhodon.
Dissected galls do not contain anything recognisable.
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ella_peoplesKuvaus
Urgently need to know what this ad whether it is an invasive species as found it on a boat
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christinaravenKuvaus
Hitchhiker from Te Waihora, Greenpark Sands. 12mm long from nose to wing tip
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Actinecta viridulaHavainnoija
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could l please get a confirmation on this Anemone please
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Naultinus rudisHavainnoija
stevereekie1Kuvaus
Found in Kaikoura Ranges. (Exact location not given as this is a critically endangered species and the first sighting for some time.
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timloganKuvaus
The first time I've seen this bird around West Melton. Initially, it was perched on a fence and let me approach to within a few metres, although it was flicking it's tail in agitation. I suspect it's a female or juvenile tomtit.
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Uudenseelanninhaukka (Falco novaeseelandiae)Havainnoija
samlionicaKuvaus
The best photo I could get unfortunately. Was flying low carrying a baby duckling
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Dryinus koebeleiHavainnoija
stephen_thorpeKuvaus
City campus of the University of Auckland, Auckland CBD. One live adult female wasp ovipositing into a young Siphanta acuta nymph.
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Perhoset (Lahko Lepidoptera)Havainnoija
alice_shanksKuvaus
What is this harakeke seed pod caterpillar?
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Aphis lugentisHavainnoija
c_j_wKuvaus
On Senecio skirrhodon. This observation is for the aphids not the plant or the ants.
Note: Aphid specimens from this observation were sent to MPI for identification and confirmed as Aphis lugentis.
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Aphis lugentisHavainnoija
jon_sullivanKuvaus
black aphids feeding on Senecio vulgaris
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beccac22Kuvaus
Had leaf vein type pattern on its back. Very similar colour to mossy surroundings. Native slug?
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Suku ParatemnoidesHavainnoija
sohkamyungKuvaus
This observation is for the pseudoscorpion hanging on to the wasp's antenna
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Agrostis pallescensHavainnoija
oaag1993Kuvaus
Growing on exposed ridge in fellfield. Not sure about I.D.
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Houttuynia cordataHavainnoija
stephen_thorpeKuvaus
26 Te Taou Crescent (grounds of Grand Central Apartments), Auckland CBD.
Appears to have gone wild (casual) around a fertile potted plant.
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Havainnoija
grahameKuvaus
Gynoplistia pedestris mating.
I've been looking for this for many years.
Patience pays off.
The wingless ones seem to be spreading in their range over Travis over the years.
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Uudenseelanninmeriharakka (Haematopus finschi)Havainnoija
mark_smaleKuvaus
Roadkill.
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Uudenseelanninhaukka (Falco novaeseelandiae)Havainnoija
steveattwoodKuvaus
Female karearea observed in open beech forest in the Nina Valley. Appeared to be stashing prey but were unable to confirm.
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Vuoripyy (Alectoris chukar)Havainnoija
rubyrossPaikka
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)Kuvaus
Recorded on trail cam as part of the Te Manahuna Aoraki project. On Malte Brun.
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Kantavillakot (Suku Senecio)Havainnoija
rowan_hindmarsh_wallsKuvaus
Senecio 'Cape Campbell', an officially unnamed coastal calcicole species of the eastern Marlborough coast. A good population at this site.
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Kana (Gallus gallus var. domesticus)Havainnoija
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Popeyes Chicken nugget, a chicken bone, and a remnant of some sort of reptile, loggerhead shrike cache on a razor wire. The shrike (pictured a couple of weeks ago) has been using this spot for several weeks to perch and forage.
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Isohuiluvaris (Gymnorhina tibicen)Havainnoija
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a bit random
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Diospyros kakiHavainnoija
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Growing under regenerating kahikatea canopy, wet soil. Not one I've seen before.
