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What

Shortnosed Kauri Weevil (Xenocnema spinipes)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

August 23, 2024 02:44 PM NZST

Description

Titirangi, Auckland.

Zigzag Track, in Atkinson Park.

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Date

September 10, 2022 10:44 PM NZST

Description

Very small. Two were on a dead tree; one pinged (pung?) away so I grabbed this one.

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silavkul

Date

March 31, 2024 01:27 PM NZDT

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frankiearts

Date

March 4, 2024 09:22 PM NZDT

Description

Very dark red in colour, Is there anyone who can Identify this species of Tetragnatha?

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rhondabillington

Date

November 7, 2022 02:53 PM NZDT

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dan_photography

Date

August 3, 2023 03:20 PM NZST

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What

Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)

Observer

emily_r

Date

August 5, 2023 03:25 PM NZST

Description

On flowering Corybas

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noahfenwick

Date

May 27, 2023 11:15 AM NZST

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steve_kerr

Date

January 24, 2021

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kaimataschool

Date

August 29, 2019 11:02 AM NZST

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What

Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux)

Observer

clinton

Date

September 9, 2022 12:58 PM NZST

Description

Reported to be c. 4 m long excluding the tentacles.

ID by Dr Kat Bolstad, AUT Lab for Cephalopod Ecology & Systematics.

Observation and images courtesy of Paddy Gillooly and Anton Donaldson, Farewell Spit Tours. Images copyright Anton Donaldson.

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debontmarc

Date

January 17, 2016 02:00 PM NZDT

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publishedrecords

Date

February 27, 2019

Description

Hikurangi Floodplain
Hikurangi 9 C Wairua North
N9C-41A
Malaise trap
30 Jan-27 Feb 2019

Uploaded on behalf of Stephen Thorpe, who is currently unable to log in.

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Observer

grey

Date

May 23, 2022 11:36 AM NZST

Description

In dish used to feed sugar solution to birds.

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Observer

steve_kerr

Date

January 24, 2021

Description

4 mm

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What

White Banded House Jumper (Maratus griseus)

Observer

jeremiah-pfk

Date

January 24, 2021 04:44 PM +13

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What

New Zealand Mason Wasp (Pison spinolae)

Observer

andrewblayney

Date

January 2011

Description

Nest with spiders.

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What

Sheetweb and Dwarf Weavers (Family Linyphiidae)

Observer

danilo_hegg

Date

March 13, 2020 10:15 PM NZDT

Description

Size of a 1$ coin (including legs). A good population of this spider in Taranaki's main crater at 2450m of elevation.

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Observer

kate_curtis

Date

March 9, 2020 04:16 PM NZDT

Description

A hermaphrodite spider. Two pedipalps and a epigynum

Found in a cup holder inside a house. Note this species isn't typically found near households either.

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julievause_nz

Date

September 15, 2019 04:27 PM NZST

Description

Really small specimen in bush area under pohutukawa tree and ponga.

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What

Sad Ground Beetle (Rhytisternus miser)

Observer

zoology

Date

September 24, 2018 03:28 PM NZST

Description

Found under log.

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What

Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Porrhothele)

Observer

epitree

Date

October 5, 2014

Description

25mm

In a silk tunnel inside rotten log.

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Observer

steve_kerr

Date

February 23, 2016 01:06 PM NZDT

Description

size approx 4.5 to 5 mm; under loose bark on Fucschia tree
This is the third observation of this species (that I know of). See:
Maurice (a.k.a. epitree)
http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/2467816 and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/63394592@N08/sets/72157657252887593/page5
and Bryce McQuillan
http://www.brycephotography.co.nz/gallery/spiders/#Jumping Spiders
The distribution is widespread and the phenotype seems quite "stable".

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What

Australian Banded-Digger (Amegilla cingulata)

Observer

steve_kerr

Date

December 6, 2018 08:40 AM NZDT