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What

Tradescantia Leaf Beetle (Neolema ogloblini)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

April 16, 2024 02:08 PM NZST

Description

92 Carrington Ave, Silverdale, Hamilton.

On trad.

Tradescantia Leaf Beetle - Photo (c) Andrew Townsend, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrew Townsend
c_j_w's ID: Tradescantia Leaf Beetle (Neolema ogloblini)
Added on April 16, 2024
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What

Ragwort Flea Beetle (Longitarsus jacobaeae)

Date

April 6, 2024 11:42 PM NZDT
Ragwort Flea Beetle - Photo (c) Callan Bird, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Callan Bird
c_j_w's ID: Ragwort Flea Beetle (Longitarsus jacobaeae)
Added on April 14, 2024
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What

Alligatorweed Stemborer Moth (Macrorrhinia endonephele)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

March 25, 2024 10:24 PM NZDT

Description

18A Revel Ave, Mount Roskill, Auckland. At light.

Alligatorweed Stemborer Moth - Photo (c) Chuck Sexton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Chuck Sexton
c_j_w's ID: Alligatorweed Stemborer Moth (Macrorrhinia endonephele)
Added on March 25, 2024
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What

Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

March 20, 2024 10:32 AM NZDT

Description

106 Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021.

Adults and nymphal exuviae on Tamarix sp.

Tamarix Leafhopper - Photo (c) Marcel Nadal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marcel Nadal
c_j_w's ID: Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)
Added on March 20, 2024
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What

Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

March 5, 2024 03:18 PM NZDT

Description

Tahuna Torea, Glendowie, Auckland.

On Tamarix sp.

Many exuviae (see photo 4). Adults fairly common .

Tamarix Leafhopper - Photo (c) Marcel Nadal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marcel Nadal
c_j_w's ID: Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)
Added on March 14, 2024
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What

Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

February 28, 2024 11:47 AM NZDT

Description

Orakei Domain, Auckland.

Adults and immatures common on Tamarix chinensis.

Tamarix Leafhopper - Photo (c) Marcel Nadal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marcel Nadal
c_j_w's ID: Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)
Added on March 14, 2024
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What

Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

February 22, 2024 12:08 PM NZDT

Description

115 Elsetree Ave/Maybury Reserve, Glen Innes/Point England, Auckland 1072.

Adults and nymphs common on Tamarix sp.

Tamarix Leafhopper - Photo (c) Marcel Nadal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marcel Nadal
c_j_w's ID: Tamarix Leafhopper (Opsius stactogalus)
Added on March 14, 2024
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

February 28, 2024 12:26 PM NZDT

Description

Watene Reserve, Orakei, Auckland.

Beaten from Melaleuca sp. (of the old Callistemon kind).

Gerynassa - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Genus Gerynassa, a member of Cocoon Weevils (Subfamily Hyperinae)
Added on February 28, 2024
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What

Chinese Privet Lace Bug (Leptoypha hospita)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

January 7, 2024 01:12 PM NZDT

Description

69 Apirana Ave, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072.

Low down on a Chinese privet hedge.

Tags

Chinese Privet Lace Bug - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Chinese Privet Lace Bug (Leptoypha hospita)
Added on February 22, 2024
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What

Chinese Privet Lace Bug (Leptoypha hospita)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

February 22, 2024 12:40 PM NZDT

Description

Glen Innes, Auckland.

On Chinese privet, adjacent to 140 Taniwha St.

Tags

Chinese Privet Lace Bug - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Chinese Privet Lace Bug (Leptoypha hospita)
Added on February 22, 2024
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What

American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

January 22, 2024 02:28 PM NZDT

Description

Harbutt Reserve, Mount Albert, Auckland.

Aphids on Senecio bipinnatisectus, on the side of the Waterview Shared Path.

Tags

American Ragwort Aphid - Photo (c) Facundo Chieffo, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Facundo Chieffo
c_j_w's ID: American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)
Added on February 8, 2024
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What

American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

February 8, 2024 10:54 AM NZDT

Description

Great South Rd, Mount Wellington/Penrose, Auckland.

On a weedy Senecio sp.

Tags

American Ragwort Aphid - Photo (c) Facundo Chieffo, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Facundo Chieffo
c_j_w's ID: American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)
Added on February 8, 2024
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What

American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

January 9, 2024 01:29 PM NZDT

Description

Western Springs Gardens, Auckland.

On Senecio skirrhodon.

American Ragwort Aphid - Photo (c) Facundo Chieffo, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Facundo Chieffo
c_j_w's ID: American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)
Added on January 9, 2024
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What

Lantana Leaf Rust (Prospodium tuberculatum)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

January 4, 2024 12:00 PM NZDT

Description

Hillsborough, Auckland.

Rust on Lantana camara, at the side of the cycleway/motorway off-ramp in the vicinity of 13 Queenstown Rd.

Although this is my first observation for this species, I may have ignored/overlooked it until now.

Lantana Leaf Rust - Photo (c) kelmurree, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
c_j_w's ID: Lantana Leaf Rust (Prospodium tuberculatum)
Added on January 4, 2024
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

December 14, 2023 09:27 PM NZDT

Description

18A Revel Ave, Mount Roskill, Auckland. At light. Common.

Tags

Phyllotocus macleayi - Photo 
S.E. Thorpe, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
c_j_w's ID: Phyllotocus macleayi, a member of Nectar Scarabs (Genus Phyllotocus)
Added on December 15, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

November 21, 2023 12:59 PM NZDT

Description

Titirangi, Auckland.

Atkinson Park.

Stenellipsis bimaculata - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
c_j_w's ID: Stenellipsis bimaculata, a member of Flat-faced Longhorn Beetles (Subfamily Lamiinae)
Added on November 21, 2023
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What

Boneseed (Osteospermum moniliferum)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

October 17, 2023 12:54 PM NZDT

Description

Mount Wellington, Auckland.

Heavy feeding damage on boneseed, trackside just above the Stonefields Heritage Trail.

Bietou - Photo (c) Matthew Baker, all rights reserved, uploaded by Matthew Baker
c_j_w's ID: Boneseed (Osteospermum moniliferum)
Added on October 17, 2023
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What

Pitchy Scarab (Ataenius picinus)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

October 17, 2023 08:43 PM NZDT

Description

18A Revel Ave, Mount Roskill, Auckland. At light.

Pitchy Scarab - Photo (c) Mike Quinn, Austin, TX, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, Austin, TX
c_j_w's ID: Pitchy Scarab (Ataenius picinus)
Added on October 17, 2023
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What

American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

September 9, 2023 12:02 PM NZST

Description

Auckland CBD.

Dark aphids on Senecio skirrhodon, by the Aotea Centre.

Tags

American Ragwort Aphid - Photo (c) Facundo Chieffo, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Facundo Chieffo
c_j_w's ID: American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)
Added on September 9, 2023
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What

Tradescantia Yellow Leaf Spot (Kordyana brasiliensis)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

August 22, 2023 12:20 PM NZST

Description

Auckland Domain.

Rust on trad.

Tradescantia Yellow Leaf Spot - Photo (c) Eliah Murdoch-Pike, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eliah Murdoch-Pike
c_j_w's ID: Tradescantia Yellow Leaf Spot (Kordyana brasiliensis)
Added on August 22, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

August 22, 2023 12:45 PM NZST

Description

Auckland Domain.

On a nikau palm, in mixed native/exotic bush.

Hapalips prolixus - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
c_j_w's ID: Hapalips prolixus, a member of Pleasing Fungus Beetles (Family Erotylidae)
Added on August 22, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

August 17, 2023 12:07 PM NZST

Description

Selwyn Domain, Mission Bay, Auckland 1071.

Beaten from Araucaria heterophylla.

Diomus - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by David Akers
c_j_w's ID: Genus Diomus, a member of Ladybirds (Family Coccinellidae)
Added on August 17, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

August 7, 2023 11:50 AM NZST

Description

Auckland Domain.

Beaten from Araucaria heterophylla.

Diomus - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by David Akers
c_j_w's ID: Genus Diomus, a member of Ladybirds (Family Coccinellidae)
Added on August 17, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

July 25, 2023 12:36 PM NZST

Description

St Johns, Auckland 1072.

Beaten from Araucaria heterophylla, at the Morrin Rd entrance to Morrin Reserve.

Diomus - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by David Akers
c_j_w's ID: Genus Diomus, a member of Ladybirds (Family Coccinellidae)
Added on August 17, 2023
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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

July 23, 2023 11:40 AM NZST

Description

St Marys Bay/Westhaven, Auckland.

On Araucaria heterophylla.

Diomus - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by David Akers
c_j_w's ID: Genus Diomus, a member of Ladybirds (Family Coccinellidae)
Added on August 17, 2023
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What

Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

July 4, 2023 11:28 AM NZST

Description

Auckland CBD.

Nymphs common on oioi, in a weedy gravel area.

Jointed Rush Hopper - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)
Added on August 11, 2023
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What

Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

May 23, 2023 11:22 AM NZST

Description

Waitemata Harbour seashore at Eric Armishaw Park, Point Chevalier, Auckland. Beaten from Apodasmia similis.

Tags

Jointed Rush Hopper - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)
Added on August 11, 2023
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What

Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

April 7, 2023 11:49 AM NZST

Description

Auckland CBD. Weedy gravel area. On presumably cultivated oioi.

Tags

Jointed Rush Hopper - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)
Added on August 11, 2023
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What

Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

April 13, 2021 12:29 PM NZST

Description

Coastal cliffs above Green Bay Beach, in the vicinity of the "waterfall", Green Bay, Auckland 0604. On Apodasmia similis.

Jointed Rush Hopper - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)
Added on August 11, 2023
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Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

November 13, 2018

Description

Lynfield Cove. Many adults and nymphs on Apodasmia similis.

Jointed Rush Hopper - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
c_j_w's ID: Jointed Rush Hopper (Paracephaleus hudsoni)
Added on August 11, 2023
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