robert_briggs's Identifications

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What

Comb-footed Spiders (Family Theridiidae)

Observer

epitree

Date

December 12, 2018 11:40 PM NZDT

Place

Te Aroha, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

10 mm Body length

Comb-footed Spiders - Photo (c) Christian Back, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Back
robert_briggs's ID: Comb-footed Spiders (Family Theridiidae)
Added on July 13, 2024
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2 photos

What

Tailed Forest Spider (Argiope protensa)

Observer

waiauwahine

Date

March 16, 2024

Place

Ferniehurst 7384, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

ID please, On the riverbed, some bush close

Tailed Forest Spider - Photo (c) Bidgee, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
robert_briggs's ID: Tailed Forest Spider (Argiope protensa)
Added on July 13, 2024
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2 photos

What

Southern Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudata)

Observer

davidbeadle

Date

December 30, 2018 10:32 AM +13

Place

Rodney, NZ-AU, NZ (Google, OSM)
Southern Eagle Ray - Photo (c) beaumasters, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by beaumasters
robert_briggs's ID: Southern Eagle Ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudata)
Added on June 13, 2024
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Barn Funnel Weaver (Tegenaria domestica)

Observer

dylankemp

Date

May 4, 2024 03:41 PM NZST

Place

Bishopdale Mall (Harewood Rd), Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Barn Funnel Weaver - Photo (c) Frederik Leck Fischer, all rights reserved, uploaded by Frederik Leck Fischer
robert_briggs's ID: Barn Funnel Weaver (Tegenaria domestica)
Added on June 5, 2024
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What

Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)

Observer

hokonui

Date

May 16, 2024 01:11 PM NZST

Place

Gore, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Spotted Ground Swift Spider - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
robert_briggs's ID: Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)
Added on May 18, 2024
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3 photos

What

Black Cobweb Spider (Steatoda capensis)

Observer

arnim

Date

November 26, 2017 08:42 AM NZDT

Place

Tangimoana, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

As at other points on this strip of beach, the false katipo outnumbers the native katipo.

Black Cobweb Spider - Photo (c) Rudolph Steenkamp, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rudolph Steenkamp
robert_briggs's ID: Black Cobweb Spider (Steatoda capensis)
Added on May 10, 2024
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2 photos

What

New Zealand Nursery Web Spider (Dolomedes minor)

Observer

britt_fb

Date

February 2, 2020 02:03 PM +13

Place

Zealandia, Karori, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Nursery Web Spider - Photo (c) Steven Wallace, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steven Wallace
robert_briggs's ID: New Zealand Nursery Web Spider (Dolomedes minor)
Added on May 10, 2024
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What

Manuka Beetle (Pyronota festiva)

Observer

robin_noel

Date

January 31, 2023 03:55 AM NZDT

Place

New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Pyronota - Photo (c) Brenda Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
robert_briggs's ID: Genus Pyronota, a member of June Beetles (Subfamily Melolonthinae)
Added on May 10, 2024
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5 photos

What

New Zealand Magpie Moth (Nyctemera annulata)

Observer

skipperdogman

Date

April 16, 2024 07:51 AM NZST

Place

Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Pretty fella was chilling on the footpath. Moved onto a bush for safety.

Pitty I didn't have my camera and macro lens. Hopefully will see some more.

New Zealand Magpie Moth - Photo (c) Grahame, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Grahame
robert_briggs's ID: New Zealand Magpie Moth (Nyctemera annulata)
Added on April 15, 2024
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Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)

Observer

estherrbirch

Date

April 13, 2024 11:24 AM NZST

Place

West End, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Emperor Gum Moth - Photo (c) Cathy Powers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cathy Powers
robert_briggs's ID: Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)
Added on April 15, 2024
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2 photos

What

Common White-tail Spider (Lampona cylindrata)

Observer

wadia

Date

April 15, 2024 04:53 PM NZST

Place

Huntsbury, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common White-tail Spider - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
robert_briggs's ID: Common White-tail Spider (Lampona cylindrata)
Added on April 15, 2024
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Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)

Observer

maxiha

Date

April 15, 2024 08:09 PM NZST

Place

Lincoln 7608, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Indoors on a Wall

Spotted Ground Swift Spider - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
robert_briggs's ID: Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)
Added on April 15, 2024
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What

Common Bird-dropping Spider (Celaenia excavata)

Observer

annafreck

Date

April 11, 2024 12:31 PM NZST

Place

Welcome Bay, Tauranga, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Bird-dropping Spiders - Photo (c) Simon Grove, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Simon Grove
robert_briggs's ID: Bird-dropping Spiders (Genus Celaenia)
Added on April 11, 2024
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2 photos

What

Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)

Observer

tully

Date

April 8, 2024 11:36 AM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, NZ (Google, OSM)
Vagrant Spiders - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
robert_briggs's ID: Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)
Added on April 8, 2024
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3 photos

What

Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)

Observer

tony_wills

Date

January 13, 2017 04:50 PM NZDT

Place

Scorching Bay, Wellington (Google, OSM)
Knobbled Orbweaver - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
robert_briggs's ID: Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)
Added on March 28, 2024
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3 photos

What

Trapezoid Crab Spider (Sidymella trapezia)

Observer

arnim

Date

November 17, 2018 07:06 AM NZDT

Place

Foxton Beach, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Tags

pest
Trapezoid Crab Spider - Photo (c) Tom, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom
robert_briggs's ID: Trapezoid Crab Spider (Sidymella trapezia)
Added on March 28, 2024
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House Spiders (Genus Badumna)

Observer

questagame

Date

February 2019

Place

New South Wales, AU (Google, OSM)

Description

Sighting and photos (c) harry14.

House Spiders - Photo (c) Peter Halasz, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
robert_briggs's ID: House Spiders (Genus Badumna)
Added on March 28, 2024
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3 photos

What

Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)

Observer

paulaboer

Date

March 25, 2021

Place

badja nsw (Google, OSM)
Knobbled Orbweaver - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
robert_briggs's ID: Knobbled Orbweaver (Socca pustulosa)
Added on March 28, 2024
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Trapezoid Crab Spider (Sidymella trapezia)

Observer

nickhutcheson

Date

October 23, 2021 12:31 PM +11

Place

Alpine Crescent, Kallista, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)
Square-ended Crab Spiders - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
robert_briggs's ID: Square-ended Crab Spiders (Genus Sidymella)
Added on March 28, 2024
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)

Observer

stjosephfeilding

Date

March 8, 2024 07:31 AM NZDT

Place

Feilding (Google, OSM)
Vagrant Spiders - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
robert_briggs's ID: Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)
Added on March 7, 2024
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What

Subfamily Deleninae

Observer

canbrou

Date

February 28, 2023 08:12 AM AEDT

Place

Gundaroo NSW 2620, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

I think this is too small to be this spider.

Deleninae - Photo (c) roger613, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
robert_briggs's ID: Subfamily Deleninae, a member of Huntsman Spiders (Family Sparassidae)
Added on March 6, 2024
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2 photos

What

Wiefspannen (Order Araneae)

Observer

kelvinperrie

Date

April 4, 2019 11:26 AM NZDT

Place

Okato, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

found in rocks on beach, above high tide. Is this some sort of spider house/eggs?

Spiders - Photo (c) Craig Biegler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Craig Biegler
robert_briggs's ID: Wiefspannen (Order Araneae)
Added on January 26, 2024
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4 photos

What

Grey Huntsman (Isopeda villosa)

Observer

jeremy64105

Date

December 9, 2023 11:56 PM NZDT

Place

Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Grey Huntsman - Photo (c) Robert Briggs, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Briggs
robert_briggs's ID: Grey Huntsman (Isopeda villosa)
Added on January 23, 2024
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4 photos

What

Tailed Forest Spider (Argiope protensa)

Observer

jco207

Date

January 19, 2024 11:49 AM NZDT

Place

South Island/Te Waipounamu, Castle Hill, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
Tailed Forest Spider - Photo (c) Bidgee, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
robert_briggs's ID: Tailed Forest Spider (Argiope protensa)
Added on January 19, 2024
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Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae)

Observer

christopherstephens

Date

November 18, 2023 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Cinnabar Moth - Photo (c) Paul Cools, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Paul Cools
robert_briggs's ID: Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae)
Added on January 11, 2024
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3 photos

What

Social Huntsman Spider (Delena cancerides)

Observer

bryce_mcquillan

Date

August 24, 2013 02:51 PM NZST

Place

Auckland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Social Huntsman Spider - Photo (c) Daniel Kurek, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Daniel Kurek
robert_briggs's ID: Social Huntsman Spider (Delena cancerides)
Added on December 3, 2023
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Genus Tetragnatha

Observer

haymay

Date

April 29, 2023 07:13 PM NZST

Place

Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Tetragnatha - Photo (c) Andrew., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robert_briggs's ID: Genus Tetragnatha, a member of Long-jawed Orbweavers (Family Tetragnathidae)
Added on November 10, 2023
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5 photos

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Three-pointed Novakiella (Novakiella trituberculosa)

Observer

ryvesie

Date

September 22, 2020 09:21 AM NZST

Place

Hillcrest, Auckland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Three-pointed Novakiella - Photo (c) Robert Whyte, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
robert_briggs's ID: Three-pointed Novakiella (Novakiella trituberculosa)
Added on November 10, 2023
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2 photos

What

Northern New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus ssp. aquilonius)

Observer

sibylle

Date

September 9, 2018 09:05 AM NZST

Place

Omaha 0986, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Northern New Zealand Plover - Photo (c) Finn Davey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Finn Davey
robert_briggs's ID: Northern New Zealand Plover (Anarhynchus obscurus ssp. aquilonius)
Added on October 30, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

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4 photos

What

Wall Spiders (Genus Oecobius)

Observer

smathichong

Date

October 14, 2023 03:28 PM AWST

Place

Moondine Dr, Wembley, WA, AU (Google, OSM)
Wall Spider - Photo (c) Óscar Mendez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Óscar Mendez
robert_briggs's ID: Wall Spider (Oecobius navus)
Added on October 14, 2023
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