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Grey Duck × Mallard Hybrid (Anas superciliosa × platyrhynchos)Observer
thomas_stolberger
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Ngahere Gecko (Mokopirirakau southern north island)Observer
christopherstephensDescription
Same individual as: https://inaturalist.nz/observations/36842706
Based on location + scale patterns/colours. Though does appear to have gone darker on the top.
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Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwit) (Limosa lapponica)Observer
arnimDescription
Aside from karoro, these were the only other shorebirds noted over ca. 5km of beach covered.
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pjd1Place
Auckland, Glenfield, Eskdale Bush Scenic Reserve Network (Kelmar Park Scenic Reserve) (Google, OSM)Description
Common on shaded sandstone rock forming stream sides and also on shaded boulders lying in stream.
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Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)Observer
benjansssDescription
Mine on melicope simplex seedling
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Black-eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata)Observer
kaipatiki_naturewatchDescription
2nd observation of creeping seedling on steep bank of regen kauri forest margin between suburban houses. Distinctly barbed feeling all over, stem and leaves. Leaf soft and rather flexible (despite damp situation).
Same specimen observed 2 weeks ago:
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/238027554
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Teucridium Leaf Miner Moth (Sabulopteryx botanica)Observer
butterfly4Description
On 29 January 2013 I found the first adult known of this species during my lunchtime walk in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens NZ native forest section. Over the following weeks i worked out its life history on the nearby Teucrium shrubs on which it starts out as a leaf miner. We described it as a new species in 2019. The first southern hemispheric record of this genus, and a specialist on the genus of plants its con-generic species feed on in the northern hemisphere - very neat!
Now in February 2020 the Botanic Gardens have erected a panel beside the moths' hostplant telling its story.
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Solander's Geranium (Geranium solanderi)Observer
pjd1Description
A single plant noted on coastal cliff top under pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa).
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Green Bay Kiokio (Blechnum triangularifolium)Observer
pjd1Description
Locally common on a dripping wet cliff face (Waitemata Group Formation) amongst dense swards of Machaerina sinclairii. Fronds deltoid, pinnae not reducing in length toward base, basal pair falcate. Voucher lodged in AK.
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pjd1Description
Common on the leaves of a sapling pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) (T57) - that same host also infected with Austropuccinia psidii (see https://inaturalist.nz/observations/148005472)
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Pied × Black Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus × novaezelandiae)Observer
samuelamaris
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Cambridgea ambiguaObserver
william-harlandDescription
Nice to get some practice with my macro lens!
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Shepherd's-Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Within a farmland.
Observed during a unitec trip, with @ pjd1.
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Genus IxodesObserver
invertebratistPlace
Shag Rock, south of Motuhinahina Island, Te Whanga Lagoon, Chatham Islands, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
On ''Shag Rock''.
Observed during a unitec trip, with @ pjd1.
Multiple parasitic mites are visible on the neck of both of the Chatham Island Shag pair.
Observation for the host (Chatham Island Shag): https://inaturalist.org/observations/239617894
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Rough-fruited Buttercup (Ranunculus muricatus)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Toitū te Whenua BioBlitz.
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Dicots [Paraphyletic] (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
invertebratistPlace
Catleys Campsite, Coromandel Forest Park, Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
Native Podocarp-broadleaved forest
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Smooth Shield Fern (Parapolystichum glabellum)Observer
invertebratistDescription
At night. There was a notable biodiversity in the area, most likely thanks to the limestone.
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Barking Gecko (Naultinus punctatus)Observer
christopherstephensDescription
after like a decade of taking photos of wildlife finally spotted one in the wild. Obviously wasn't impressed with the macro lens in its face. I've been gaped at before (https://inaturalist.nz/observations/122272215) but the lunging and barking is quite something.
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Docks and Sorrels (Genus Rumex)Observer
arnimDescription
A fair amount of logs dumped by the sea across 3 Mile Creek, where a number of species make themselves at home.
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Black Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum)Observer
marinomageeDescription
Myrtle rust?
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
lobotaniserDescription
photographed as part of the Conservation Week night bush walks
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)Observer
cam_houDescription
What is this seed?!
I have found this seed around the farm and I'm hoping someone can identify it. I have seen it on fence posts and places like framing in our sheds. We are next to a saltmarah and a mix of native/exotic regenerating bush
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Stalked Adder's-Tongue (Ophioglossum petiolatum)Observer
marleyiDescription
Colonies along roadside ditch on swamp forest margin.
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Cran's Bully (Gobiomorphus basalis)Observer
krsutherlandDescription
Lots of bullies. I am thinking Cran's (Gobiomorphus basalis) but not 100%.
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Penicillium vulpinumObserver
jaylichterPlace
Gittos Domain 608 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
On dung
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Australian Fruitworm (Helicoverpa punctigera)Observer
linds-nzDescription
Thought it might be Bityla defigurata, but no dark cap.
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Sphaerocera curvipesObserver
joknight_nzDescription
Caught in a Argyrodes antipodianus web, it is still alive.
I moved to few different areas to see which background my camera would focus the best with.
It seemed to prefer walking over flying.
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Earina aestivalisObserver
chriseDescription
E. mucronata recorded nearby, also flowering.
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Coprosma (Genus Coprosma)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Observed during a unitec trip, with @ pjd1.
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Dicots [Paraphyletic] (Class Magnoliopsida)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Coastal.
Observed during a unitec trip, with @ pjd1.
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Halopyrgus pupoidesObserver
joknight_nzDescription
All over slippery rocks in a freshwater river.
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Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Whatipu, Auckland.
Growing over the sandy track, in one place, near the stream.
In the field with @c_j_w
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Senecio Blue Stem Borer (Patagoniodes farinaria)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Whatipu Beach, Auckland.
One live larva, in a flower head of Senecio skirrhodon, in the dunes behind the beach.
In the field with @c_j_w
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Silver Fern Flea Beetle (Alema paradoxa)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
Rahui Kahika Reserve, Titirangi, Auckland.
On Cyathea dealbata, with abundant feeding damage.
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Snowdrop Woodsorrel (Oxalis magellanica)Observer
marleyiDescription
seen on riverbank
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Speedwells and Hebes (Genus Veronica)Observer
marleyiDescription
I think seen along river banks
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Leptinella tenellaObserver
marleyiDescription
Common above river in lawn with Lilaeopsis novae-zelandia and Isolepis cernua.
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Plants (Kingdom Plantae)Observer
predomalphaDescription
Photos werent taken for identification purposes, hopefully they work. In a place that doesnt get much sun so the deep frosts dont seem to melt.
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Common Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi)Observer
atacamaphotoDescription
African spiny flower mantis (Pseudocreobotra sp.), Odzala
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Hydrocotyle elongataObserver
jack4Description
ID as a placeholder. Appear to be a variety of H. moschata. Found within ephemeral/wetland seep within kahikatea dominated forest. Associated with Schoenus maschalinus.
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Grasses (Family Poaceae)Observer
kaipatiki_naturewatchDescription
under manuka in regen kauri forest margin
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Ngaio Mirid (Chinamiris aurantiacus)Observer
joknight_nzDescription
On Myoporum semotum.
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Dictyonema sericeumObserver
joknight_nzDescription
Found during the August Auckland Botanic Society trip.
In kauri forest.
On Ptychomnion aciculare.
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marleyiDescription
Patch in stream bed of shaded broadleaves with nearby ridges dominated in kauri.
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Cardiaspina fiscellaObserver
joknight_nzDescription
On Tetragonia tetragonoides.
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Thin Snake Millipedes (Family Blaniulidae)Observer
joknight_nzDescription
Under a flakey peace of kahikatea bark.
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Green Fern Aphid (Micromyzella filicis)Observer
joknight_nzDescription
On Pellaea rotundifolia.
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Grey Duck × Mallard Hybrid (Anas superciliosa × platyrhynchos)Observer
joknight_nzDescription
Pure Anas superciliosa?
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Mainland New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura ssp. melanura)Observer
samuelamarisDescription
Spot the bellbird
