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Hairy-handed Crab (Hemigrapsus crenulatus)Observer
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I'd appreciate identification please, and any explanation about the frothing which I observed in several crabs.
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Genus LeioproctusObserver
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I'm not sure what this is - fly? or a a native wasp?
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Lesser Knot (Calidris canutus)Observer
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Solitary bird on the river flats just downstream of the Mohakatino Bridge. Would appreciate a definitive identification! There were dotters further along the beach, one of which chased this bird along the river beach
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New Zealand Giant Geckos (Genus Hoplodactylus)Observer
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This gecko was found in the Mana Island white-faced storm petrel translocation caravan awning. The markings are unusual. We would appreciate id!
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
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It looks like a bracket fungus, but would appreciate accurate id, thanks
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Dichondra brevifoliaObserver
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Small round-leaf ground cover on Mana Island. We would appreciate identification. Thanks
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Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)Observer
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Can someone please tell us what this moth is? We found it on the floor. We've not seen a moth like this before.
It was about 1cm long. It is on the cork tiles where we found it.
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Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)Observer
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Body length about 3.4cm
This was found in our imported Nissan Leaf hiding under the sunscreen above the drivers seat.
. We've had the car since December 2019. Not sure if this is also an imported specimen.
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Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)Observer
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Ruddy Turnstones on the Kaikoura peninsular
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Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)Observer
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Ruddy Turnstones on the Kaikoura peninsular
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Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)Observer
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Ruddy Turnstones on the Kaikoura peninsular
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Asian Paper Wasp (Polistes chinensis)Observer
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A wasp on a gravestone in Russell. I would appreciate identification, thanks
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Kuriri (Pacific Golden Plover) (Pluvialis fulva)Observer
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Would appreciate identification of the bird in upper right. Have left the wrybill in the photo to give indication of size.
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Genus AthoracophorusObserver
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Correct identification would be welcomed!
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Striped Flower Fly (Orthoprosopa bilineata)Observer
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Fly. Would appreciate further detail!
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Zorion australeObserver
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Small insect in the Dunedin Botanic Garden. No idea what it is
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Acalyptrate Flies (Zoosubsection Acalyptratae)Observer
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Tiny fly on a little daisy on the lawn
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Ichneumonid Wasps (Family Ichneumonidae)Observer
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Range of small insects on inside of Dominies Biv window in Kaweka Forest Park
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Trailing, Pharaoh, and Timid Ants (Genus Monomorium)Observer
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Ants busy enjoying alpine flowers.
