butterfly4's Identifications

I was surprised seeing this species in late June...

Hemiparasitic on Hoheria sexstylosa. 2nd and 3rd pics are of host.

Puahanui July

On Muehlenbeckia australis

Hundreds of butterflies congregating on the sunniest and most sheltered trees.

Best seen on evergreens such as tōtara and tarata.

Occasional, in coastal forest

Random porch light find! Not one I expected around here

Hemiparasitic on Halocarpus bidwillii at Botanic Garden.

Epiphytic on decaying fallen branch under mixed native and Rhododendron forest.

Hemiparasitic on Coprosma virescens in Botanic Garden. 2nd pic is of host.

Hemiparasitic on Neomyrtus pedunculata in Botanic Garden. 2nd pic is of host.

Hemiparasitic on Tasmannia lanceolata in Botanic Garden. 2nd pic is of host.