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Kowhai Moth Uresiphita maorialisObserver
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A plague of these busy stripping foliage from my Kowhai trees.
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Clock Cicada Kikihia horologiumObserver
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Nearly dead, but still kicking
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Pied Stilt Himantopus leucocephalusObserver
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A pair obviously nesting nearby. Very vocal at times, but we did not look for the nest.
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Red Damselfly Xanthocnemis zealandicaObserver
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On Scirpus, not plentiful on cloudy cooler day.
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Observer
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Lots of young stick insects on the Kanuka, they come out at night.
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New Zealand Pipit Anthus novaeseelandiae ssp. novaeseelandiaeObserver
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This little bird posed for us over some minutes.
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Greenhood Orchids Genus PterostylisObserver
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Growing trackside on bank under Dracophyllum
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Sun Orchids Genus ThelymitraObserver
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Many plants fruiting at this time.
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Tussock Cicada Kikihia angustaObserver
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This one flew inside, but saw many in the tussocks when we were out in the hills, just the same as this one, but couldn't manage to get a photo.
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Gastrodia molloyiObserver
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Growing at base of Prickly Shield Fern, Manuka overhead. A group of 3 plants, appearing light green in colour, yellow tip to labellum, long column pale in colour.
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Amanita pekeoidesObserver
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Growing from cup, base of stem bulbous.
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Spider Orchids Genus CorybasObserver
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Distinctive kidney shaped leaf
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Spider Orchids Genus CorybasObserver
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Careys Creek, thousands of plants some with seed stalk.
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South Island Robin Petroica australis ssp. australisObserver
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Single bird, Carey's Creek
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Gastrodia cooperaeObserver
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Gastrodia with black tipped labellum and long column, growing under Rhododendrons at Botanic Garden.
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Gastrodia molloyiObserver
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Previously posted in bud, now open flowers which clearly show the cream/yellow tip to the labellum and the long column.
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Large Crane Flies Family TipulidaeObserver
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Disturbed creature by lifting doormat. Noted vestigial wings. Further view added, showing antennae. Also added still from movie clip.
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Gastrodia molloyiObserver
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First flowers open in sun this morning, long column clearly visible just under the labellum.
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True Spittlebugs Family AphrophoridaeObserver
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Pale coloured winged insect on Coprosma
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Chalepistes rubidusObserver
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Small grey coloured weevil on Coprosma
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Genus LasioglossumObserver
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Small black insect on Senecio flower
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Genus GastrodiaObserver
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A tight grouping of 4 emerging Gastrodia in tight bud stage, growing on grass verge of roadway.
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Genus GastrodiaObserver
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Growing under Rhododendron
Very close to where a Gastrodia "long column" grew about 10 years ago.
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Sheep's Sorrel Rumex acetosellaObserver
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Growing on drier ground. Cats ear alongside.
