bjorn's Identifications

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2 photos

What

Genus Thallostoma

Observer

tony_steer

Date

November 13, 2023

Place

13 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Forewing length 8 mm.

Thallostoma - Photo (c) William Brockelsby, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by William Brockelsby
bjorn's ID: Genus Thallostoma, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on November 14, 2023
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Genus Thallostoma

Observer

tony_steer

Date

November 13, 2023

Place

13 Mahakirau Road, Manaia 3581, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Forewing length 8 mm.

Thallostoma eurygrapha - Photo (c) dr_robert, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by dr_robert
bjorn's ID: Thallostoma eurygrapha, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on November 13, 2023
Leading

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Lichen Tuft Moths (Genus Izatha)

Observer

tansyjane

Date

November 1, 2023 08:43 AM NZDT

Place

Pūkorokoro / Miranda, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Raised scales along forewing

Izatha mesoschista - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
bjorn's ID: Izatha mesoschista, a member of Lichen Tuft Moths (Genus Izatha)
Added on November 1, 2023
Leading

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Swamp Looper (Adeixis griseata)

Observer

tansyjane

Date

October 26, 2023 10:13 AM NZDT

Place

Pūkorokoro / Miranda, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Totally unsure about this identification

Swamp Looper - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Swamp Looper (Adeixis griseata)
Added on October 29, 2023
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Photos / Sounds

4 photos

What

Swan Plant Flower Moth (Chabulina onychinalis)

Observer

stellarmcdonald

Date

December 16, 2021 09:33 PM +13

Place

Palmerston Road, Birkenhead, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Swan Plant Flower Moth - Photo (c) Wonwoong Kim, all rights reserved, uploaded by Wonwoong Kim
bjorn's ID: Swan Plant Flower Moth (Chabulina onychinalis)
Added on August 11, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Physetica phricias

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:43 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Physetica phricias - Photo (c) Marcus Provis, all rights reserved, uploaded by Marcus Provis
bjorn's ID: Physetica phricias, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on July 22, 2023
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What

Grass-Veneers (Tribe Crambini)

Observer

sufidancer

Date

November 27, 2022 01:11 AM NZDT

Place

Hamilton (Google, OSM)
Common Grass Moth - Photo (c) chrismorse, all rights reserved
bjorn's ID: Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus vittellus)
Added on June 16, 2023
Leading

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Spotted Manuka Looper (Ipana leptomera)

Observer

toralav

Date

April 30, 2021 07:06 PM NZST

Place

Wilton, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Spotted Manuka Looper - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
bjorn's ID: Spotted Manuka Looper (Ipana leptomera)
Added on May 13, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Spotted Manuka Looper (Ipana leptomera)

Observer

jacqui-nz

Date

December 26, 2020 08:04 AM NZDT

Place

Aongatete, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Resting on the outside of a house window surrounded by native bush.

Spotted Manuka Looper - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
bjorn's ID: Spotted Manuka Looper (Ipana leptomera)
Added on May 13, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Ipana hermione

Observer

morganemerien

Date

November 22, 2019 09:35 PM +13

Place

Tongariro National Park, Waikato, NZ (Google, OSM)
Ipana hermione - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Ipana hermione, a member of Loopers (Family Geometridae)
Added on May 13, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Streaked Inanga Looper (Ipana glacialis)

Observer

mattward

Date

November 16, 2020 02:59 PM NZDT

Place

Hurunui District, Canterbury, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

I can't seem to find the Landcare online resource that used to exist a few months back....it was very helpful for ID's

Streaked Inanga Looper - Photo (c) mattward, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by mattward
bjorn's ID: Streaked Inanga Looper (Ipana glacialis)
Added on May 13, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

5 photos

What

South Island Lichen Moth (Ipana egregia)

Observer

sdjbrown

Date

August 31, 2019 01:26 PM NZST

Place

Diamond Harbour, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
South Island Lichen Moth - Photo (c) Nicola Baines, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nicola Baines
bjorn's ID: South Island Lichen Moth (Ipana egregia)
Added on May 13, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

North Island Lichen Moth (Ipana atronivea)

Observer

bevan2

Date

November 14, 2020 08:11 AM +13

Place

Pohangina, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
North Island Lichen Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: North Island Lichen Moth (Ipana atronivea)
Added on May 9, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

North Island Lichen Moth (Ipana atronivea)

Observer

alimackisack

Date

February 17, 2020 10:06 PM +13

Place

Eketahuna (Google, OSM)
North Island Lichen Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: North Island Lichen Moth (Ipana atronivea)
Added on May 9, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Ptinus speciosus

Observer

jomackisack

Date

August 6, 2022 02:15 PM NZST

Place

Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Ptinus speciosus? Based off drawing in Fauna of NZ 37. Roughly 2.3mm long.

Ptinus speciosus - Photo (c) Jo Mackisack, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jo Mackisack
bjorn's ID: Ptinus speciosus, a member of Spider Beetles (Subfamily Ptininae)
Added on February 3, 2023
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What

Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)

Observer

naturewatchwidow

Date

February 12, 2021 10:12 PM +13

Place

Arthur's Pass Village 7875, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Shining Scoparia - Photo (c) Richard Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Richard Davies
bjorn's ID: Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)
Added on January 27, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)

Observer

petaimmaca68

Date

December 19, 2020 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Springfield, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

about 1.5 cm long
The photo looks more yellow than the original white shade.

Shining Scoparia - Photo (c) Richard Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Richard Davies
bjorn's ID: Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)
Added on January 27, 2023
Supporting
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)

Observer

simonnicholas

Date

November 20, 2020 09:20 PM NZDT

Place

317 Mangorei Road, Merrilands, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Shining Scoparia - Photo (c) Richard Davies, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Richard Davies
bjorn's ID: Shining Scoparia (Eudonia diphtheralis)
Added on January 27, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Lycaena Butterflies (Genus Lycaena)

Observer

amezia

Date

November 12, 2022 02:35 PM NZDT

Place

West Coast Awhitu Peninsula, Āwhitu, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Lycaena Butterflies - Photo (c) Linda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Linda
bjorn's ID: Lycaena Butterflies (Genus Lycaena)
Added on November 12, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Ichneutica lindsayorum

Observer

dave_holland

Date

March 8, 2022 06:16 AM NZDT

Place

Southland, NZ-SO, NZ (Google, OSM)
Ichneutica lindsayorum - Photo (c) Christopher Stephens, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Christopher Stephens
bjorn's ID: Ichneutica lindsayorum, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on April 11, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Ichneutica lindsayorum

Observer

dave_holland

Date

March 8, 2022 06:16 AM NZDT

Place

Southland, NZ-SO, NZ (Google, OSM)
Meterana alcyone - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
bjorn's ID: Meterana alcyone, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on April 11, 2022
Maverick

Photos / Sounds

What

Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Dark Underwing Wainscot - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Dark Underwing Wainscot (Ichneutica sulcana)
Added on March 31, 2022
Leading

Photos / Sounds

What

Ichneutica rubescens

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:34 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Ichneutica lignana - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Ichneutica lignana, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on March 31, 2022
Maverick

Photos / Sounds

What

New Zealand Cutworm (Ichneutica mutans)

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:30 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

New Zealand Cutworm - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: New Zealand Cutworm (Ichneutica mutans)
Added on March 31, 2022
Improving

Photos / Sounds

What

Ichneutica atristriga

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:29 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Ichneutica atristriga - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
bjorn's ID: Ichneutica atristriga, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on March 31, 2022
Improving

Photos / Sounds

What

Tarata Flat Moth (Nymphostola galactina)

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:32 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Tarata Flat Moth - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
bjorn's ID: Tarata Flat Moth (Nymphostola galactina)
Added on March 31, 2022
Improving

Photos / Sounds

What

Physetica phricias

Observer

ecoman

Date

January 31, 2022 11:43 PM NZDT

Place

Lewis Pass, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to mercury vapour light at Boyle River Lodge

Physetica sequens - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Physetica sequens, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on March 31, 2022
Maverick

Photos / Sounds

What

Pate Owlet (Meterana merope)

Observer

possumsend

Date

February 8, 2022 03:30 PM NZDT

Place

Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

With @carey_knox_southern_scales. In a clearing by the Haast River. Beech dominated bush. Drawn to UV light.

Pate Owlet - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Pate Owlet (Meterana merope)
Added on February 14, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

4 photos

What

Orocrambus ephorus

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

January 22, 2022 11:35 PM HST

Place

Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Orocrambus ephorus - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
bjorn's ID: Orocrambus ephorus, a member of Grass-Veneers (Tribe Crambini)
Added on February 10, 2022
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What

Exquisite Carpet (Asaphodes adonis)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

January 22, 2022 09:44 PM HST

Place

Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Exquisite Carpet - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
bjorn's ID: Exquisite Carpet (Asaphodes adonis)
Added on February 10, 2022
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