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Shortnosed Kauri Weevil (Xenocnema spinipes)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Titirangi, Auckland.
Zigzag Track, in Atkinson Park.
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Hylobia nubeculosaObserver
dustinarachnophileDescription
Very small. Two were on a dead tree; one pinged (pung?) away so I grabbed this one.
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Genus TetragnathaObserver
frankieartsDescription
Very dark red in colour, Is there anyone who can Identify this species of Tetragnatha?
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Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)Observer
emily_rDescription
On flowering Corybas
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Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux)Observer
clintonDescription
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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Genus SceptoniaObserver
publishedrecordsDescription
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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Mycetophila fagiObserver
greyDescription
In dish used to feed sugar solution to birds.
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New Zealand Mason Wasp (Pison spinolae)Observer
andrewblayneyDescription
Nest with spiders.
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Sheetweb and Dwarf Weavers (Family Linyphiidae)Observer
danilo_heggDescription
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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Notocosa bellicosaObserver
kate_curtisDescription
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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Diaea ambaraObserver
julievause_nzDescription
Really small specimen in bush area under pohutukawa tree and ponga.
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Sad Ground Beetle (Rhytisternus miser)Observer
zoologyDescription
Found under log.
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Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Porrhothele)Observer
epitreeDescription
25mm
In a silk tunnel inside rotten log.
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Hinewaia embolicaObserver
steve_kerrDescription
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".
