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What

New Zealand Wetwood Termite (Stolotermes ruficeps)

Observer

pjd1

Date

May 5, 2018 03:28 PM NZST

Description

Common under bark on rotting pine (Pinus pinaster).

New Zealand Wetwood Termite - Photo (c) Mike Lusk, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Lusk
mgalbraith's ID: New Zealand Wetwood Termite (Stolotermes ruficeps)
Added on May 8, 2018
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What

Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus)

Observer

shaun-lee

Date

April 3, 2018 11:11 AM NZST

Description

I think this is the same bird I saw chasing white-fronted terns earlier in the day.

Parasitic Jaeger - Photo (c) Don-Jean Leandri-Breton, all rights reserved, uploaded by Don-Jean Leandri-Breton
mgalbraith's ID: Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus)
Added on April 4, 2018
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What

Large Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Harmonia conformis)

Observer

offtrackecology

Date

April 25, 2017 12:30 PM NZST

Description

At least 7 adults were observed, on a willow tree infested with the giant willow aphid. Some collected by Mel Galbraith. Also observed by Craig Perkins and myself Chelsee Neverman.

Greater Lady Beetles - Photo (c) Juan Rodolfo Lillo Lobos, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Juan Rodolfo Lillo Lobos
mgalbraith's ID: Greater Lady Beetles (Genus Harmonia)
Added on May 2, 2017
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Photos / Sounds

What

Large Spotted Ladybird Beetle (Harmonia conformis)

Observer

offtrackecology

Date

April 25, 2017 12:30 PM NZST

Description

At least 7 adults were observed, on a willow tree infested with the giant willow aphid. Some collected by Mel Galbraith. Also observed by Craig Perkins and myself Chelsee Neverman.

Asian Lady Beetle - Photo (c) Paolo Mazzei, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paolo Mazzei
mgalbraith's ID: Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
Added on May 2, 2017
Maverick

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