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Jasmim-da-Noite (Cestrum nocturnum)Observador
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No flowers as yet. Will keep a lookout for them.
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Argema mittreiObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Borboleta-Coruja (Caligo eurilochus)Observador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Cethosia mahrattaObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Papilio palinurusObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Parthenos sylviaObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Idea leuconoeObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Cethosia biblisObservador
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Included in a butterfly exhibition In an enclosed dome on the Museum lawn.
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Ludevígia-Palustre (Ludwigia palustris)Observador
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A water weed in the Kakariki Stream.
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Marmeleiro (Cydonia oblonga)Observador
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Leaves seem different to apple tree leaves.
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Being eaten by a praying mantis - unsure of the species of mantid. This mantis has just eaten off the front left leg of the cicada.
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Distinctive dark spot on forewing.
Distinctive spurs on legs.
Also dark coloured marking across wing just above back edge of wing.
Forewing length approx 25-30mm.
Feeding on lavender plant.
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Melancia (Citrullus lanatus)Observador
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Being a bit cheeky with this posting.
They are plentiful this year and this one tasted delicious.
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Should have taken a photo of the underside.
Divided lobe margins.
Ref: Allison Knight's book Lichens of NZ - An Introductory guide
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Género MyoporumObservador
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Leaves seem to be narrower than M. laetum.
Most leaves affected by black spot.
Probably planted as part of the river restoration project