On a sign post during a stopover in Cheviot.
Under refuse from newly cut tree.
On Acacia longifolia - near exotic conifers.
ID confirmed by molecular and morphological work carried out by MPI, which has also confirmed the plant the specimens were found on as bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)
images taken at various points along the same hedge bordering the cemetery along Vickery St, from 5:46pm-6:09pm
they all come from the cemetery side of the hedge
same location as https://inaturalist.nz/observations/197749810
According to literature reviewed by MPI, the species 'is distributed in Europe (Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Romania, United Kingdom) and Africa (Tunisia) and is found on a range of host plants including: strawberry trees (Arbutus unedo); heath (Erica); myrtles (Myrtus); oleander (Nerium oleander); mock privet (Phillyrea); mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus); oak (Quercus); Rhododendron; and butcher’s broom (Ruscus).'
https://www.britishbugs.org.uk/homoptera/Cicadellidae/Placotettix_taeniatifrons.html
ID confirmed by molecular and morphological work carried out by MPI
from cemetery side of hedge along Vickery St
for further information from MPI, see my notes on https://inaturalist.nz/observations/197961153
Titirangi, Auckland.
Seepage/waterfall site on Zigzag Track, Atkinson Park.
Possibly newly emerged from pupa, under a soft rock, at the base of the seepage/waterfall.
I'd be happy to accept the AI/CV suggestion of Lyre Moth but I think not.
Brown House Moth?
Larva mining leaf of Juncus kraussii, exited mine to pupate ca 29 Sep, adult emerged 18 Oct 2023.
On algae, in a pool in the low intertidal zone.
Thanks @invertebratist and @fiestykakapo for the ID.
Pupa in leafmine on Pseudopanax arboreus, emerged 24 Sep 2023. Note the magnificent rhinoceros-horn-like cocoon-cutter on the pupal head.
On cut clay bank with Fissidens sp. other bryophytes. ID by David Glenny.
In compacted dirt of sprayed forested reserve edge. Population found and identified by Rhys Gardner.
On Caulerpa geminata in a small Rockpool. Moved for the photo then moved back.
Lots in the red algae. Clearly they come out at night.
~5-10mm long
~3m subtidal
Small bug found under a fallen Camellia flower. Length 2.0-2.5 mm.
Native Podocarp-broadleaved forest. On the underside of a fallen Nikau frond.
Local weedy herb in spray zone of lawn. With late flower, mostly early - mature fruit.
Observed on Kangaroo Thorn (Acacia paradoxa).
Two specimens in close proximity on trunk of Blue Gum.
Photo 5 gives indication of size - fingers are pointing towards specimen in upper right of photo.
Constantly moving, very rapidly, so hard to photograph.
Distinctive features include: short wings, broad flat 'thighs' on rear legs, iridescent sheen on various parts of body (see photos 2 & 3) and head/eyes (not showing in these photos).
Dead, has white fungal growth on it. Approx 20mm long.
Unsure what the small round things on it are, maybe fruiting bodies of the fungi or something else. This observation is for the Beetle/insect though
Found dead on windowsill. Clearly not Ancistrocerus - Orange bands on abdomen instead of yellow, and larger size. Probably not Paralastor either because this individual/species appears to have more orange on thorax than Paralastor. Updated Observation as https://inaturalist.nz/observations/157361249
Found dead on windowsill. Clearly not Ancistrocerus - Orange bands on abdomen instead of yellow, and larger size. Probably not Paralastor either because this individual/species appears to have more orange on thorax than Paralastor. Sorry Photo taken with Computer and very poor quality.
On Gillies Ave, Auckland Medical Specialists carpark.
On Macrocarpa (Cupressus macrocarpa).
Found wandering the wet sand near the wave line. About 7-8mm long (the length of my little finger nail). The shell had a satin finish, not shiny at all.
Hopping around aimlessly in the sand, very unsure what it is.
Larva found inside an alligator weed stem.
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/assets/Discover-Our-Research/Biosecurity/Biocontrol-ecology-of-weeds/2022/Alligator_Weed_Moth.pdf and https://bugwoodcloud.org/resource/files/23221.pdf
Attracted by porch light at night. Larvae feed on the flowers of Melaleuca sp. (bottlebrush) - https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/352261 and
https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/11988/prattdocs/74.pdf
Size 10-12mm in length.
Roving about amongst riverbank plants. Did not stop in the hot sunny aspect at any stage.
Larvae under bark of dead standing tree 21 Nov 2021, reared.
On the wall of the house at night. Collected. Another one!
Observed with @gakudesu.
At the border of a garden and a regenerating (?) native bush.
Pretending to be dead, however I confirmed that it was alive. Collected and frozen now.
This was about 3mm long. Seen at the position indicated and moved for the photo. There were several in the rock pool.
Found in dead wood branch at base of Grapefruit tree. Melobasis sp. seen at tree previously.
Larva found feeding on Helichrysum lanceolatum, readily accepted Brachyglottis repanda in captivity and reared on this. Adult emerged 28 Nov 2021.
10-12 mm, SLAM trap semi rural garden
from Plagianthus flowers, less than 1cm long
7mm long. See https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100384720
Same species as previously observed.
~1.5cm long
This is the one similar to the short flatworm I mention in another observation.
On Olearia paniculata
Appeared to come out of a shell tube.
Never seen this in the city before - on fallen shrub in riparian forest.
Terricolous on slippage on clay with Ditrichum difficile. Male and female plants present.
Shell length approx. 2 mm.
Found under a basalt in the fast flowing part of Oakley Creek. This species was common in a small area but I doubt if this can be found anywhere in the creek even in a similar habitat.
The photos were originally taken on my finger and the background is edited. I have released the specimen after photographing.