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Πολύχρωμη Πασχαλίτσα (Hippodamia variegata)Παρατηρητής
mikefishnzΠεριγραφή
On a sign post during a stopover in Cheviot.
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heidi_qΠεριγραφή
ID confirmed by molecular and morphological work carried out by MPI, which has also confirmed the plant the specimens were found on as bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)
images taken at various points along the same hedge bordering the cemetery along Vickery St, from 5:46pm-6:09pm
they all come from the cemetery side of the hedge
same location as https://inaturalist.nz/observations/197749810
According to literature reviewed by MPI, the species 'is distributed in Europe (Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Romania, United Kingdom) and Africa (Tunisia) and is found on a range of host plants including: strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo); heath (Erica); myrtles (Myrtus); oleander (Nerium oleander); mock privet (Phillyrea); mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus); oak (Quercus); Rhododendron; and butcher’s broom (Ruscus).'
https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Placotettix_taeniatifrons.html
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heidi_qΠεριγραφή
ID confirmed by molecular and morphological work carried out by MPI
from cemetery side of hedge along Vickery St
for further information from MPI, see my notes on https://inaturalist.nz/observations/197961153
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stephen_thorpeΠεριγραφή
Titirangi, Auckland.
Seepage/waterfall site on Zigzag Track, Atkinson Park.
Possibly newly emerged from pupa, under a soft rock, at the base of the seepage/waterfall.
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chriscΠεριγραφή
I'd be happy to accept the AI/CV suggestion of Lyre Moth but I think not.
Brown House Moth?
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invertebratistΠεριγραφή
Native Kauri-podocarp-broadleaved forest, at night.
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dr_robertΗμερομηνία
Σεπτέμβριος 20, 2023Περιγραφή
Larva mining leaf of Juncus kraussii, exited mine to pupate ca 29 Sep, adult emerged 18 Oct 2023.
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emma_brockesΠεριγραφή
On algae, in a pool in the low intertidal zone.
Thanks @invertebratist and @fiestykakapo for the ID.
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dr_robertΠεριγραφή
Pupa in leafmine on Pseudopanax arboreus, emerged 24 Sep 2023. Note the magnificent rhinoceros-horn-like cocoon-cutter on the pupal head.
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fiestykakapoΠεριγραφή
Real small, two hiding amogst hydroids and bryozoans
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marleyiΠεριγραφή
On cut clay bank with Fissidens sp. other bryophytes. ID by David Glenny.
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marleyiΠεριγραφή
In compacted dirt of sprayed forested reserve edge. Population found and identified by Rhys Gardner.
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simonf7532Περιγραφή
On Caulerpa geminata in a small Rockpool. Moved for the photo then moved back.
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luca_dtΠεριγραφή
Lots in the red algae. Clearly they come out at night.
~5-10mm long
~3m subtidal
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greyΠεριγραφή
Small bug found under a fallen Camellia flower. Length 2.0-2.5 mm.
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Άκαρι (Υφομοταξία Acari)Παρατηρητής
invertebratistΤόπος
Exhibition Drive Path, Waitakere Ranges, Titirangi, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Περιγραφή
Native Podocarp-broadleaved forest. On the underside of a fallen Nikau frond.
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marleyiΠεριγραφή
Local weedy herb in spray zone of lawn. With late flower, mostly early - mature fruit.
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chriscΠεριγραφή
Two specimens in close proximity on trunk of Blue Gum.
Photo 5 gives indication of size - fingers are pointing towards specimen in upper right of photo.
Constantly moving, very rapidly, so hard to photograph.
Distinctive features include: short wings, broad flat 'thighs' on rear legs, iridescent sheen on various parts of body (see photos 2 & 3) and head/eyes (not showing in these photos).
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goodonyaΠεριγραφή
Dead, has white fungal growth on it. Approx 20mm long.
Unsure what the small round things on it are, maybe fruiting bodies of the fungi or something else. This observation is for the Beetle/insect though
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larry381Περιγραφή
Found dead on windowsill. Clearly not Ancistrocerus - Orange bands on abdomen instead of yellow, and larger size. Probably not Paralastor either because this individual/species appears to have more orange on thorax than Paralastor. Updated Observation as https://inaturalist.nz/observations/157361249
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larry381Περιγραφή
Found dead on windowsill. Clearly not Ancistrocerus - Orange bands on abdomen instead of yellow, and larger size. Probably not Paralastor either because this individual/species appears to have more orange on thorax than Paralastor. Sorry Photo taken with Computer and very poor quality.
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cparminterΠεριγραφή
On Gillies Ave, Auckland Medical Specialists carpark.
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happygolucky_melΠεριγραφή
Found wandering the wet sand near the wave line. About 7-8mm long (the length of my little finger nail). The shell had a satin finish, not shiny at all.
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robert_briggsΠεριγραφή
Hopping around aimlessly in the sand, very unsure what it is.
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c_j_wΠεριγραφή
Larva found inside an alligator weed stem.
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/assets/Discover-Our-Research/Biosecurity/Biocontrol-ecology-of-weeds/2022/Alligator_Weed_Moth.pdf and https://bugwoodcloud.org/resource/files/23221.pdf
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c_j_wΠεριγραφή
Attracted by porch light at night. Larvae feed on the flowers of Melaleuca sp. (bottlebrush) - https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/352261 and
https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/11988/prattdocs/74.pdf
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memopobΗμερομηνία
Δεκέμβριος 25, 2017Περιγραφή
Size 10-12mm in length.
Roving about amongst riverbank plants. Did not stop in the hot sunny aspect at any stage.
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dr_robertΠεριγραφή
Larvae under bark of dead standing tree 21 Nov 2021, reared.
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invertebratistΠεριγραφή
On the wall of the house at night. Collected. Another one!
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invertebratistΠεριγραφή
Observed with @gakudesu.
At the border of a garden and a regenerating (?) native bush.
Pretending to be dead, however I confirmed that it was alive. Collected and frozen now.
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simonf7532Περιγραφή
This was about 3mm long. Seen at the position indicated and moved for the photo. There were several in the rock pool.
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cparminterΠεριγραφή
At 503 Richmond Street, Thames, in front garden.
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jomackisackΠεριγραφή
Found in dead wood branch at base of Grapefruit tree. Melobasis sp. seen at tree previously.
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dr_robertΠεριγραφή
Larva found feeding on Helichrysum lanceolatum, readily accepted Brachyglottis repanda in captivity and reared on this. Adult emerged 28 Nov 2021.
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linds-nzΠεριγραφή
7mm long. See https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100384720
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Ζώα (Βασίλειο Animalia)Παρατηρητής
luca_dtΠεριγραφή
Same species as previously observed.
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Ζώα (Βασίλειο Animalia)Παρατηρητής
luca_dtΠεριγραφή
~1.5cm long
This is the one similar to the short flatworm I mention in another observation.
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Άκαρι (Υφομοταξία Acari)Παρατηρητής
joedillonΠεριγραφή
On Olearia paniculata
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marleyiΠεριγραφή
Never seen this in the city before - on fallen shrub in riparian forest.
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marleyiΠεριγραφή
Terricolous on slippage on clay with Ditrichum difficile. Male and female plants present.
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invertebratistΠεριγραφή
Shell length approx. 2 mm.
Found under a basalt in the fast flowing part of Oakley Creek. This species was common in a small area but I doubt if this can be found anywhere in the creek even in a similar habitat.
The photos were originally taken on my finger and the background is edited. I have released the specimen after photographing.
