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April 14, 2024 04:11 PM NZST
Eudonia philerga - Photo (c) Grahame, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Grahame
christopherstephens's ID: Eudonia philerga, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on April 18, 2024
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Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)

Date

April 18, 2024 07:41 PM NZST
Mahoe-stripper Moth - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)
Added on April 18, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Erechthias fulguritella - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
christopherstephens's ID: Erechthias fulguritella, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Erechthias charadrota - Photo (c) Ryan Bauckham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ryan Bauckham
christopherstephens's ID: Erechthias charadrota, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Ichneutica atristriga - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
christopherstephens's ID: Ichneutica atristriga, a member of Wainscot Moths (Tribe Leucaniini)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Green-Marked Owlet (Ichneutica insignis)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Green-Marked Owlet - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Green-Marked Owlet (Ichneutica insignis)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Pyroderces deamatella - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Pyroderces deamatella, a member of Cosmet Moths (Family Cosmopterigidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Anisoplaca achyrota - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Anisoplaca achyrota, a member of Twirler Moths (Family Gelechiidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Bityla defigurata - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
christopherstephens's ID: Bityla defigurata, a member of Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Australian Pug Moth (Chloroclystis filata)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Australian Pug Moth - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Australian Pug Moth (Chloroclystis filata)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Dotted Green Carpet (Asaphodes beata)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Dotted Green Carpet - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Dotted Green Carpet (Asaphodes beata)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Green Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria callichlora)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Green Coprosma Carpet - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Green Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria callichlora)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Dark Coprosma Carpet - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Gymnobathra hamatella - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
christopherstephens's ID: Gymnobathra hamatella, a member of Timber Moths (Family Xyloryctidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Gymnobathra hamatella - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
christopherstephens's ID: Gymnobathra hamatella, a member of Timber Moths (Family Xyloryctidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Gymnobathra hamatella - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
christopherstephens's ID: Gymnobathra hamatella, a member of Timber Moths (Family Xyloryctidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Gorse Pod Moth (Cydia succedana)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Gorse Pod Moth - Photo (c) Andrey Ponomarev, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrey Ponomarev
christopherstephens's ID: Gorse Pod Moth (Cydia succedana)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Glaucocharis elaina - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
christopherstephens's ID: Glaucocharis elaina, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Gadira acerella - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
christopherstephens's ID: Gadira acerella, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Eudonia steropaea - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
christopherstephens's ID: Eudonia steropaea, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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What

Sod Webworm (Eudonia submarginalis)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Sod Webworm - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Sod Webworm (Eudonia submarginalis)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Eudonia octophora - Photo (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Eudonia octophora, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Eudonia chlamydota - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
christopherstephens's ID: Eudonia chlamydota, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Eudonia colpota - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
christopherstephens's ID: Eudonia colpota, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Eschatotypa derogatella - Photo (c) Tom, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom
christopherstephens's ID: Eschatotypa derogatella, a member of Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Epyaxa venipunctata - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Epyaxa venipunctata, a member of Carpet Moths (Subfamily Larentiinae)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Pasiphila malachita - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Pasiphila malachita, a member of Pug Moths & Allies (Tribe Eupitheciini)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Dark-banded Carpet Moth (Hydriomena deltoidata)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Dark-banded Carpet Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Dark-banded Carpet Moth (Hydriomena deltoidata)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Elegant Carpet (Asaphodes chlamydota)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Elegant Carpet - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
christopherstephens's ID: Elegant Carpet (Asaphodes chlamydota)
Added on April 8, 2024
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Emerald Pug Moth (Pasiphila muscosata)

Date

January 30, 2024 10:28 PM NZDT

Description

Lepidoptera survey of Te Ahu Patiki / Mt Herbert. Day-flying moths searched for around the top in tussock grassland, damp areas, and rocky bluffs. Night work done on forest fragments on the northern slopes between My Herbert and Mt Bradley. Forest fragments consisted of kowhai, totara, narrow-leaved lacebark, ribbonwood, amongst others. A diverse range of vines and lots of tree nettle (Urtica ferox) - a wonderful plant that supports many moth species - oh, and the red admiral. A stunning diversity of Lepidoptera and would love to return. Many thanks to Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust.

Emerald Pug Moth - Photo (c) Steve Reekie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Reekie
christopherstephens's ID: Emerald Pug Moth (Pasiphila muscosata)
Added on April 8, 2024
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