christopherstephens's Identifications

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What

Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 23, 2024 07:37 PM NZST

Place

Awarua Plains 9877, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Knobbled Orbweaver - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
christopherstephens's ID: Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)
Added on July 26, 2024
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What

Bityla defigurata

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 24, 2024 08:58 PM NZST

Place

Bluff 9814, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
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 July 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Grey Owlet (Ichneutica ustistriga)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 24, 2024 09:36 PM NZST

Place

Bluff 9814, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Large Grey Owlet - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
christopherstephens's ID: Large Grey Owlet (Ichneutica ustistriga)
Added on July 26, 2024
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What

Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 23, 2024 09:05 PM NZST

Place

Awarua Plains 9877, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Dark Coprosma Carpet - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)
Added on July 26, 2024
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What

Gorse Soft Shoot Moth (Agonopterix umbellana)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 23, 2024 09:53 PM NZST

Place

Awarua Plains 9877, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Gorse Soft Shoot Moth - Photo (c) Janet Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Gorse Soft Shoot Moth (Agonopterix umbellana)
Added on July 26, 2024
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4 photos

What

Dotted Green Carpet (Asaphodes beata)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

July 24, 2024 08:57 PM NZST

Place

Bluff 9814, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
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 July 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Maidenhair Fern Moth (Musotima aduncalis)

Observer

ross-sarah

Date

November 28, 2023 04:46 PM NZDT

Place

North Island, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Looks similar to Musotima, but quite different patterns. Looked wierd. Wings were raised 90 degrees from body sort of like sails.

Maidenhair Fern Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Maidenhair Fern Moth (Musotima aduncalis)
Added on July 21, 2024
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What

Maidenhair Fern Moth (Musotima aduncalis)

Observer

bjorn

Date

July 21, 2024 10:58 PM NZST

Place

Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Random porch light find! Not one I expected around here

Maidenhair Fern Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Maidenhair Fern Moth (Musotima aduncalis)
Added on July 21, 2024
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2 photos

What

Ichneutica morosa

Observer

ecoman

Date

February 23, 2021 10:28 PM NZDT

Place

Lincoln, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Mercury vapour light trap

Ichneutica morosa - Photo (c) Grahame, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Grahame
christopherstephens's ID: Ichneutica morosa, a member of Wainscot Moths (Tribe Leucaniini)
Added on July 18, 2024
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What

Pyrgotis chrysomela

Observer

malina_

Date

October 31, 2021 07:12 PM NZDT

Place

Feilding, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Pyrgotis chrysomela - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
christopherstephens's ID: Pyrgotis chrysomela, a member of Tortricine Leafroller Moths (Subfamily Tortricinae)
Added on July 16, 2024
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3 photos

What

Transwinter Owlet (Meterana vitiosa)

Observer

carey-knox-southern-scales

Date

May 3, 2022 06:46 PM NZST

Place

St Bathans, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn to light, Raggedy Range

Transwinter Owlet - Photo (c) Tony Wills, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Wills
christopherstephens's ID: Transwinter Owlet (Meterana vitiosa)
Added on July 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Raukaua Leaf Miner Moth (Eumetriochroa panacivermiforma)

Observer

dustinarachnophile

Date

July 6, 2024 03:28 PM NZST

Place

Arthur's Pass Village 7875, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Leaf mines abundant on semi-adult Raukaua simplex

Raukaua Leaf Miner Moth - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Raukaua Leaf Miner Moth (Eumetriochroa panacivermiforma)
Added on July 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)

Observer

jeanro

Date

November 28, 2021 04:27 PM +11

Place

Pohangina, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Mahoe-stripper Moth - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)

Observer

benjansss

Date

November 28, 2021 01:24 AM NZDT

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Mahoe-stripper Moth - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)

Observer

stephen_hartley

Date

November 24, 2021 09:30 AM +13

Place

Victoria University of Wellington - Kelburn Campus, Kelburn, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Mahoe-stripper Moth - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Mahoe-stripper Moth (Feredayia graminosa)
Added on July 16, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Small-Eyed Owlet (Austramathes purpurea)

Observer

carolb

Date

November 18, 2021 10:22 AM +13

Place

Upper Hutt, Rimutaka Hill, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Small-Eyed Owlet - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
christopherstephens's ID: Small-Eyed Owlet (Austramathes purpurea)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)

Observer

hilaryaut

Date

November 16, 2021 01:36 PM +13

Place

Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ (Google, OSM)
Scar Bank Gem - Photo (c) Roger C. Kendrick, all rights reserved, uploaded by Roger C. Kendrick
christopherstephens's ID: Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)
Added on July 16, 2024
Leading

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What

Black Mountain Ringlet (Percnodaimon merula)

Observer

paddy18

Date

November 8, 2021 12:00 PM NZDT

Place

Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

it was flying around me for ages but only landed for a second. I couldn't get any closer :(

Black Mountain Ringlet - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
christopherstephens's ID: Black Mountain Ringlet (Percnodaimon merula)
Added on July 16, 2024
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3 photos

What

Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)

Observer

kiwi_plays_bongos

Date

November 5, 2021 12:00 PM +13

Place

Upper Hutt, NZ-WG, NZ (Google, OSM)
Common Forest Looper - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
christopherstephens's ID: Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Pseudocoremia indistincta

Observer

simonnicholas

Date

November 7, 2021 06:35 AM +13

Place

Mangorei Road, Merrilands, Taranaki, NZ (Google, OSM)
Pseudocoremia indistincta - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
christopherstephens's ID: Pseudocoremia indistincta, a member of Loopers (Family Geometridae)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Genus Eudonia

Observer

jacobl

Date

October 24, 2021 05:59 AM NZDT

Place

Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to UV light

Eudonia - Photo (c) David Akers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by David Akers
christopherstephens's ID: Genus Eudonia, a member of Moss-eating Crambid Snout Moths (Subfamily Scopariinae)
Added on July 16, 2024
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3 photos

What

Dotted Green Carpet (Asaphodes beata)

Observer

paddy18

Date

November 5, 2021 10:19 AM NZDT

Place

Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
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 July 16, 2024
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What

Chloroclystis sphragitis

Observer

amanhunt

Date

November 4, 2021 11:02 PM NZDT

Place

Middleton Road (opposite 375), Glenside, Wellington 6037, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Moth.

Chloroclystis sphragitis - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Chloroclystis sphragitis, a member of Pug Moths & Allies (Tribe Eupitheciini)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Genus Mnesarchella

Observer

naturewatchwidow

Date

November 6, 2021 10:59 AM NZDT

Place

Kapiti Coast, NZ-WG, NZ (Google, OSM)
Mnesarchella - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
christopherstephens's ID: Genus Mnesarchella, a member of Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)
Added on July 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Common Fern Looper (Sestra flexata)

Observer

amanhunt

Date

November 1, 2021 10:50 PM NZDT

Place

Middleton Road (opposite 375), Glenside, Wellington 6037, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Fern Looper - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
christopherstephens's ID: Common Fern Looper (Sestra flexata)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

Eudonia philerga

Observer

aalbertrebergen

Date

October 30, 2021 08:38 PM NZDT

Place

Waikouaiti, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
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 July 16, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)

Observer

benjansss

Date

October 22, 2021 11:16 PM NZDT

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Grass Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)
Added on July 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)

Observer

benjansss

Date

October 22, 2021 09:20 PM NZDT

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Grass Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)
Added on July 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)

Observer

benjansss

Date

October 22, 2021 09:18 PM NZDT

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Grass Moth - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: Common Grass Moth (Orocrambus flexuosellus)
Added on July 16, 2024
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What

New Zealand Looper (Epyaxa rosearia)

Observer

ottoh

Date

October 26, 2021 06:55 AM NZDT

Place

Glenleith, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Looper - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
christopherstephens's ID: New Zealand Looper (Epyaxa rosearia)
Added on July 16, 2024
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