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Kanuka Looper (Poecilasthena schistaria)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
I watched it fly down onto a concrete path whereupon a wing broke on landing. I presume it was already damaged prior to the moth's arrival.
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Swan Plant Seed Bug (Arocatus rusticus)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
On New Zealand jasmine (Parsonsia heterophylla) pods.
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Lemon Tree Borer Parasitoid Wasp (Xanthocryptus novozealandicus)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
On Hydrocotyle heteromeria.
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Common Blue (Zizina otis ssp. labradus)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
A rather bedraggled specimen. Blue butterflies were abundant flying close to the ground along the riverbed at this location.
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Long-tailed Stoneflies (Genus Zelandoperla)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
On rangiora (Brachyglottis repanda).
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Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
Compare with https://inaturalist.nz/observations/196155943 to see colour variation.
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Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
Compare with https://inaturalist.nz/observations/196155946 to see colour variation.
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Black-headed Jumping Spider (Trite planiceps)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
The black head suggests Trite planiceps but the forelegs don't seem to be long enough and the abdomen is not hairy.
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Passionvine Hopper (Scolypopa australis)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
This little nymph hitched a ride on my leg.
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Passionvine Hopper (Scolypopa australis)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
On māhoe (Melicytus ramiflorus).
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Mahoe Leafspot (Cephaleuros lagerheimii)Observer
jeremy_rolfeDescription
On māhoe (Melicytus ramiflorus).