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Notoreas perornataObserver
williambrockelsbyDescription
I'd heard of sightings, but first photo confirmation I've seen. Makes sense, heaps of host plants around.
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bytheparkPlace
Park Tce near Chester St W, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
On oak tree
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Adeixis griseataObserver
daveboyleDescription
Only ever see one or two of these a year
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Leaf Blotch Miner Moths Family GracillariidaeObserver
ryan_nzDescription
On Tutu
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Heliotrope Moth Utetheisa pulchelloidesObserver
bjornDescription
5 individuals seen in the same area
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Notoreas chioneresObserver
possumsendDescription
Day flying. 1500m, head of a rough scree slope with tussock outcrops. Blue eyes and red hair.
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Puriri Moth Aenetus virescensObserver
jacqui-nzDescription
Another mass emergence. The previous one was on 12 October:
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/62454080
Similar conditions, humid, misty rain all day. Counted at least 30, but probably many more.
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New Zealand Blue Zizina oxleyiObserver
jon_sullivanDescription
What are these three butterflies doing? Is one trying to squeeze in on the action?
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Genus GelophaulaObserver
possumsendDescription
The only day flying moth seen. Strong Southerly wind, 1200m ASL. 2 specimens shown.
