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What

Hairy Fungus Beetle (Typhaea stercorea)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

April 25, 2016

Description

Locality: NEW ZEALAND AK, suburb of Saint Johns, University of Auckland Tamaki Campus.

Habitat: Grass clippings.

Identification: Typhaea stercorea (Linnaeus, 1758).

NOTE: This is my first recorded observation for this common species, but only because I have ignored it until now.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

prh

Date

April 22, 2016 04:07 PM NZST

Description

two of them on decaying tree stump near Bishop Kauri
Tradescantia leaf gives size comparison

Photos / Sounds

Observer

petragloyn

Date

June 12, 2013 03:48 PM NZST

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea)

Observer

jacqui-nz

Date

March 2, 2016

Description

Puffball found by Ambury Regional Park ranger.

Photos / Sounds

What

Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea)

Observer

petragloyn

Date

May 8, 2014 12:30 PM NZST