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Common Hebe Plume Moth (Amblyptilia falcatalis)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Lovely plume moth flew out of the grasses I was weeding in the garden. The larvae crawled out of the green waste and I didn't see what plant it came from. Is it the same species?
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Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
ID provided by Ben Goodwin. Time is approximate only
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Western Tiger Moth (Metacrias erichrysa)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Coordinates are not exact. Photographed in the subalpine shrubland before the climb to the Gertrude Saddle. Also wondering if anyone knows what fern this is?
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Swan Plant Flower Moth (Chabulina onychinalis)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Found inside. An introduced species perhaps?
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Plantain Moth (Scopula rubraria)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Diurnal moth? Was very common in the fields of Shakespear Regional Park but I cannot figure out the species
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Genus AnoteropsisObserver
erin_forsythDescription
Large spider observed above the treeline in the scree. I have been advised it is a wolf spider from the family lycosidae. Any help with species ID appreciated!
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Tribe CatantopiniObserver
erin_forsythDescription
This is up in the scree near Red Hill taken on DOC land on a trip with Canterbury University. Is it Phaulacridium otagnse?
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Mount Cook Lily (Ranunculus lyallii)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Growing amongst ferns in a shaded damp site close tot he carpark.
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Large-flowered Mat Daisy (Raoulia grandiflora)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed in a site somewhat shaded by other taller plants.
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Tauhinu (Ozothamnus leptophyllus)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed growing close to other species of the Asteraceae family in an exposed and sunny site.
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Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed growing in an exposed site with other Olearia spp. and Tauhinu (Ozothamnus leptophyllus).
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Leatherwood (Macrolearia colensoi)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed growing in an exposed site.
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Mangrove-leaved Daisy-Bush (Olearia avicenniifolia)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed growing in an exposed site with other Olearia spp.
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Creeping Clubmoss (Diphasium scariosum)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Observed growing in a shaded and damp site.
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South Island Edelweiss (Leucogenes grandiceps)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Growing in a sheltered and partly shaded site. Flowers were only partially open.
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South Island Edelweiss (Leucogenes grandiceps)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Growing between the steps of the path in a shaded and somewhat sheltered site.
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Scarlet Snowberry (Gaultheria crassa)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Growing path-side in an exposed site.
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Scarlet Snowberry (Gaultheria crassa)Observer
erin_forsythDescription
Growing in a somewhat sheltered site on a shaded and rocky slope.
