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Genus HeterojapyxObserver
gone_herpingDescription
Found under a rock with another just like it, but I only collected this one.
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Australian Fireweed (Senecio bipinnatisectus)Observer
alice_shanksDescription
Edge of lawn.
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Blue-breasted Quail (Synoicus chinensis)Observer
william-harlandDescription
Caught by our cat, though seemingly not injured. Very small; practically sparrow-sized. I am not sure if it is a wild bird, or someone's escaped pet.
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Red-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae ssp. scopulinus)Observer
jupal04Description
Staring contest
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Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)Observer
grahameDescription
This observation is more about behavior than species.
This I'm pretty sure male swan was reaching well up into the Harakeke and giving the branches a good shake.
Then the pair with a young cygnet were eating the seeds off the water.
This is not the first time I have seen this.
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New Zealand Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius ssp. varius)Observer
benackerley
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American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)Observer
chriscloseDescription
??? Host species Senecio glastifolius
or perhaps Aphis lugentis
see
https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Aphis_lugentis_american_ragwort_aphid.htm
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Common Lionface (Nemesia floribunda)Observer
chriseDescription
This species is spreading rapidly. New southern record for the Nelson population.
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Yellow Vetch (Vicia lutea)Observer
melissa_hutchisonDescription
Dense patches smothering native shrubs - seems to be increasing further into the reserve.
Currently appears to be the only wild location for this species in NZ...
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Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)Observer
peterlanglandsDescription
Emaciated bird road-killed specimen given to DOC
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Common Sun Orchid (Thelymitra longifolia)Observer
meurkcPlace
Faculty of Science, Level One Beatrice Tinsley Building University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
Densely growing at base of red beech trees in oak and beech leaf litter; last 2 photo on 9th
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Canterbury Tree Weta (Hemideina femorata)Observer
johnoriddenDescription
Found in toilet at Quake City. Returned to vegetation at Victoria Square. Found by member of public.
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Macarostola miniellaObserver
invertebratistDescription
Attracted to lights at night.
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Pearl Fruit (Margyricarpus pinnatus)Observer
rtraberDescription
Probably garden escapee or mischievous planting.
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Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Very dark moth. It did not settle.
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Longflower Veldtgrass (Ehrharta longiflora)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
It's back at this site. I could only find two plants from the road and I pulled them out. (Di Carter from the Christchurch City Council has also been spraying this area to try and remove this incipient weed.)
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Black Swallow-Wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum)Observer
dave_hollandDescription
See Allan Herbarium CHR 666705, 705A, and B.
Lots of wild seedlings! there were two large adults in different places, one growing in amoungst another species of vine and appears to have possibly arrived with it by accident!? and the other a smaller adult about 20m away coming out from under an old estatablished chocolate vine on a fence, it definitely looks wild and probably is a progeny of the other adult. :o there are also about half a dozen smaller adults also flowering. the botanic gardens plant lady didn't know what it is and said they didn't plant it! adult pics attached.
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Blue Garden Flatworm (Caenoplana coerulea)Observer
fruitsalad04Description
Found under log disc L3T2 as part of invertebrate sampling for ECOL293
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Blue Garden Flatworm (Caenoplana coerulea)Observer
mil-sDescription
Striking Shiny black. Longitudinal stripe on surface. 5-6cm.
Inside a wet log with lots to feed on.
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Cyanobacteria (Phylum Cyanobacteria)Observer
stephen-aoDescription
Seen underwater. Unusual purple/green looked very out of place
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Genus AplysiaObserver
rapuwaiDescription
I saw this at Rototai reserve near Tākaka. It is not attached to the piece of wood, just resting on it.
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Gravel Groundsel (Senecio skirrhodon)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Auckland CBD.
Brigham St, Wynyard Quarter.
Unknown blister galls on adaxial surface of leaves on a weedy Senecio skirrhodon.
Dissected galls do not contain anything recognisable.
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Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)Observer
ella_peoplesDescription
Urgently need to know what this ad whether it is an invasive species as found it on a boat
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christinaravenDescription
Hitchhiker from Te Waihora, Greenpark Sands. 12mm long from nose to wing tip
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Pelagic Sea-Anemone (Actinecta viridula)Observer
anitaruggleDescription
could l please get a confirmation on this Anemone please
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Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)Observer
meurkcDescription
House internal wall
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Rough Gecko (Naultinus rudis)Observer
stevereekie1Description
Found in Kaikoura Ranges. (Exact location not given as this is a critically endangered species and the first sighting for some time.
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Southeastern Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus ssp. melanotus)Observer
epitreeDescription
Eating Acorns
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South Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala ssp. macrocephala)Observer
luke_suttonDescription
Seen flying through the garden
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South Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala ssp. macrocephala)Observer
timloganDescription
The first time I've seen this bird around West Melton. Initially, it was perched on a fence and let me approach to within a few metres, although it was flicking it's tail in agitation. I suspect it's a female or juvenile tomtit.
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New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae)Observer
samlionicaDescription
The best photo I could get unfortunately. Was flying low carrying a baby duckling
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Dryinus koebeleiObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
City campus of the University of Auckland, Auckland CBD. One live adult female wasp ovipositing into a young Siphanta acuta nymph.
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Päiperleken (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
alice_shanksDescription
What is this harakeke seed pod caterpillar?
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Maiden's Wattle (Acacia maidenii)Observer
ccoDescription
Planted trees + root-suckered shrubs
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American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)Observer
c_j_wDescription
On Senecio skirrhodon. This observation is for the aphids not the plant or the ants.
Note: Aphid specimens from this observation were sent to MPI for identification and confirmed as Aphis lugentis.
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American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
black aphids feeding on Senecio vulgaris
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beccac22Description
Had leaf vein type pattern on its back. Very similar colour to mossy surroundings. Native slug?
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Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
Attracted in to a 160W Sylania HSB-BW bulb.
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Genus ParatemnoidesObserver
sohkamyungDescription
This observation is for the pseudoscorpion hanging on to the wasp's antenna
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Green Nightshade (Solanum nitidibaccatum)Observer
ccoDescription
In waste area
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Agrostis pallescensObserver
oaag1993Description
Growing on exposed ridge in fellfield. Not sure about I.D.
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Cutleaf Burnweed (Senecio glomeratus)Observer
meurkcDescription
Cutover pine forest
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Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia cordata)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
26 Te Taou Crescent (grounds of Grand Central Apartments), Auckland CBD.
Appears to have gone wild (casual) around a fertile potted plant.
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grahameDescription
Gynoplistia pedestris mating.
I've been looking for this for many years.
Patience pays off.
The wingless ones seem to be spreading in their range over Travis over the years.
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South Island Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus finschi)Observer
mark_smaleDescription
Roadkill.
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New Zealand Blue (Zizina oxleyi)Observer
ecomanDescription
appears to be ovipositing on clover
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New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae)Observer
steveattwoodDescription
Female karearea observed in open beech forest in the Nina Valley. Appeared to be stashing prey but were unable to confirm.
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Chukar (Alectoris chukar)Observer
rubyrossPlace
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)Description
Recorded on trail cam as part of the Te Manahuna Aoraki project. On Malte Brun.
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Groundsels (Genus Senecio)Observer
rowan_hindmarsh_wallsDescription
Senecio 'Cape Campbell', an officially unnamed coastal calcicole species of the eastern Marlborough coast. A good population at this site.
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Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus var. domesticus)Observer
mreynoldsDescription
Popeyes Chicken nugget, a chicken bone, and a remnant of some sort of reptile, loggerhead shrike cache on a razor wire. The shrike (pictured a couple of weeks ago) has been using this spot for several weeks to perch and forage.
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Red Gum Lerp Psyllid (Glycaspis brimblecombei)Observer
ecomanDescription
On Eucalyptus
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Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)Observer
christopherstephensDescription
a bit random
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Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)Observer
tramperjamesDescription
Growing under regenerating kahikatea canopy, wet soil. Not one I've seen before.
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White-stemmed Bramble (Rubus cockburnianus)Observer
dave_hollandDescription
WIld! bird dispersed into the native broom border in the bot gardens!!!
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Cattails (Genus Typha)Observer
joepbDescription
Odd-looking Typha in this retention basin. Very lax leaves. Short, dark inflorescences. The AI likes T. latifolia when I include suggestions not seen nearby. I plan to collect some sometime.
