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Black Field Cricket (Teleogryllus commodus)Observer
invertebratistDescription
I don't want this one :)
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Family EncyrtidaeObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Auckland CBD.
Associated with dead wood of Eucalyptus microcorys, in Albert Park.
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Family EncyrtidaeObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Mount Albert summit area, Auckland.
Associated with dead wood of Eucalyptus sp.
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Family EncyrtidaeObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Margaret Griffen Park, Mount Roskill, Auckland. On Casuarina sp.
I'm not sure if I have seen this species before, certainly not recently.
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Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Tahuna Torea, Glendowie, Auckland.
On Tamarix sp.
Many exuviae (see photo 4). Adults fairly common .
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c_j_wDescription
Identification assisted by host association.
Emerged in a cage containing English Oak (Quercus robur) leaves infested with European Oak Leafminer (Phyllonorycter messaniella) – see this observation https://inaturalist.nz/observations/195534200 .
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stephen_thorpeDescription
Locality: NEW ZEALAND AK, suburb of Saint Johns, University of Auckland Tamaki Campus.
Habitat: Beaten from a cultivated tree fern, on level 1, between buildings 733 and 734.
Identification: Coccophagus philippiae (Silvestri, 1915). Male. ID based on literature (Noyes & Valentine, 1989).
REFERENCES
Noyes, J.S.; Valentine, E.W. 1989: Chalcidoidea (Insecta: Hymenoptera) - introduction, and review of genera in smaller families. Fauna of New Zealand, (18) Extract and PDF [See fig. 40 on p. 72; as Euxanthellus philippiae]
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Genus AgamerionObserver
chriscDescription
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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Onthophagus binodisObserver
flossiepipDescription
Just crashed out of a spider web.
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Brown Stag Beetle (Ryssonotus nebulosus)Observer
angelamoonjonesDescription
Found him in a bucket of water
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Common Dumbledore Beetle (Geotrupes spiniger)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scales
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Alligatorweed Flea Beetle (Agasicles hygrophila)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Point England Reserve. At least two adults observed on alligator weed at side of track along stream from Pool & Leisure Centre to Taniwha St.
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Pasiphila semochloraObserver
jtweedDescription
Photos of the moths that emerged from larva collected from, and reared on Veronica stricta growing on the edge of pine plantation. Of the 11 larva collected, all pupated; three emerged as parasitoid wasps (see this observation https://inaturalist.nz/observations/66928792); the remaining eight developed as normal. First three larva pupated on the 29/9/20 and emerged on 10-12/12/20 meaning a total pupation time of 55-57 days.
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Alpine Treasure Owlet (Ichneutica maya)Observer
possumsendDescription
Drawn to 10W UV LED light at Moturau Hut on the Kepler Track. Several of these extraordinary moths seen, only one captured to photograph.
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petemcgregorDescription
This male booklouse was dancing around the unresponsive female on the hub of an old tractor.
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tom_saundersDescription
Emerged from Glaucias amyoti eggs laid on Coprosma.
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Zecicindela savilliObserver
tangatawhenuaDescription
I am guessing that this is a Zecicindela savilli
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Paralissotes rufipesObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
NEW ZEALAND NN, Canaan, NZMS 260 N26 009294, beech forest, under logs, 14 Dec 2004, E. Brook.
Identification: Paralissotes rufipes (Sharp, 1886). Male.
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stephen_thorpeDescription
Spragg Bush, Waitakere Ranges (Henderson Valley), Auckland 0612. On the foliage of a large leaved Coprosma. Photos 2 and 3 taken in situ.
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Puriri Moth (Aenetus virescens)Observer
anne-mareeDescription
Massive moth-like creature on my deck.
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Puriri Moth (Aenetus virescens)Observer
dr_robertDescription
Possibly late second(?) instar larva, feeding with others on the underside of a large log (maybe privet) with an extensive encrusting white fungus.
