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Bogong Moth (Agrotis infusa)Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light. 10 degrees, humid, light winds.
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Anisoplaca achyrotaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Looks like Anisoplaca achyrota, but size of Scoparia halopis and different shape (e.g. not straight at terminal area). Will attach more photos later.
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Common Lagoon Fly (Eristalinus aeneus)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
on washing in the garage, thought it was dead, but it wasn't
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Izatha psychraObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
To finish off 2022... I think I may have found another site for Izatha psychra... Same catchment as the November record, but further up. (2.8 km straight line distance from the previous site Shaun and I found). @ 900 metres a.s.l. Must be a good population of them! Looks very much like the animal on the Wikipedia page. I have collected both of these individuals and have them safely stored at home. Will send up for examination if requested. Happy New Year! Nov record: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/140856391
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Gadira acerellaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Unusual 'white' Gadira acerella. Not seen like that before.
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Genus SapromyzaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
After the first photo (which is also the final one), the next seven are in sequence. It only took a couple of minutes to go from photo 2 to the last one.
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Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Very dark moth. It did not settle.
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Ectopatria asperaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Something I haven't seen before... (?)
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Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)Observer
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Hierodoris torridaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
inside the house - unfamiliar looking moth
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Hierodoris frigidaObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Hikaroroa/Mt Watkin Reserve. Moth survey with @possumsend. Night survey. Several UV lights used. Some on track above forest, some on edge of boulder field, some within forest. Warm, but very high winds. We did very well considering the weather.
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Marsh Crake (Zapornia pusilla ssp. affinis)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Second time I have seen (and photographed) a marsh crake at Hawksbury Lagoon. This one was right 'below' the track, along the lagoon and in saltmarsh ribbonwood.
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aalbertrebergenDescription
My eyesight has seen better times, especially close-up. I thought I spotted some mating wetas, but looking at the photos, it shows one that is "changing its skin". No doubt there is technical term for this in wetas.
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Lawyer Pug (Elvia glaucata)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Present for half an hour at light, but never settled...
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Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)Observer
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Chernetid Pseudoscorpions (Family Chernetidae)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Second time in 4 years that I have seen this creature; probably attached to the Meterana decorata moth
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Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
fast and brief; would not settle.
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Declana nigrosparsaObserver
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light. 2 of 2. Good match for LCR images. The only other obs recorded on iNat by Brian Patrick made from same area. In the company of @Carey_Knox_Southern_Scales.
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Streaked Twirler (Symmetrischema striatella)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Here's a new species for me (?). Very lifely. Small, 5-6 mm long. Potato tuber moth?
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Genus IchneuticaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Unsure about this one. I have over-exposed the second photo
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Eucalyptus Leafroller Moth (Strepsicrates macropetana)Observer
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About 10mm long
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Cotton Web Spinner (Achyra affinitalis)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Very dark moth, sluggish in its movements, rather big (> any scopariinae present)
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Genus OrocrambusObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Unusual Orocrambus at light. Restless and a little bit "manic" in behaviour (see photos in flight).
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Genus EudoniaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Undescribed Eudonia species. I have seen this species once before, on 19.12.2019, also in Waikouaiti. See comments from @dr_robert below:
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/38200643
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Myosotis spatulataObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
This beautiful little plant has followed me from Masterton to Dunedin. I know it from a couple of Wairarapa sites and my original plant came from Tinui. I have dozens of plants self-sown in the gravel where my plant pots are and beyond. It also got "wild" in my former Macandrew Bay garden.
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Kirk's Scurvy Grass (Lepidium kirkii)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Some 'old' photos taken at Wilsons Rd saline area.
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janegosdenDescription
At least 30 plants. Flowering had just started. Growing in a weedy kettlehole (Carex leporina, Juncus effusus) - plants restricted to a small area of turf, with Galium perpusillum.
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Genus ReductodercesObserver
possumsendDescription
Flying mid morning in regen bush. 7 degrees. 1 of 2.
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Tomato Fruitworm Moth (Helicoverpa armigera ssp. conferta)Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light.
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Southern Brownheaded Leafroller (Ctenopseustis herana)Observer
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Grand Olearia Owlet (Meterana grandiosa)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
This moth had me as excited as any lizard ever has! 10 photos. Drawn to light. Now, I hope to locate some more local sites over the next month.
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Huhu (Prionoplus reticularis)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
...just before landing on my head.... unpleasant!
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Phylacodes cautaObserver
carey-knox-southern-scalesDescription
Backyard at home. Drawn to light
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Tatosoma transitariaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
Haven't seen this Genus yet in Waikouaiti. Had T. agrionata regularly in Macandrew Bay. This one doesn't look like that species.
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Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light.
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Meterana tetrachroaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
On one of my Olearia hectorii...
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Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light. Several of these small (6mm forewing) moths have appeared on recent evenings.
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Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
While editing last night's (many) moth photos I came across this small moth in the corner, probably the small moth with the dark wing spot that flew briefly at the light but did not settle... Also found it on another photo... Not seen this species before!
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Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light. In the company of Carey_Knox_Southern_Scales.
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Genus ScopariaObserver
possumsendDescription
Drawn to light. In the company of Carey_Knox_Southern_Scales.
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Genus TingenaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
A very distinctly patterned "white headed" black Tingena, not seen before.
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Genus IchneuticaObserver
aalbertrebergenDescription
I would have called this beautiful moth I. insignis but for the small size (15mm).
