totara seedling on left of 1st photo compared to 3 yew seedlings in middle; 2nd photo a veritable lawn of totara seedlings below a mature female tree around 60 years old
These plants were pointed out to me by Colin Meurk, who mentioned that this is what might be the only population in Christchurch of this native Carex.
Let's see if he can remind me of the species as I didn't note it on my photo.
Seems to have seeded beneath a Tarata / Lemonwood on Lincoln Uni Campus
Bellbird right outside the entrance to our building feeding on nectar in the flowering flax and singing its little heart out!
Very thin and emaciated looking young fur seal...
I think this is finally an encounter with "Trotters".
Riverside adjacent in fine gravels with a thin layer of tree tutu and kānuka bits. Very dark, exceptionally hairy.
In the middle of Yarrs Lagoon
Feeding young birds, feeling the heat.... temp's high 30's...
Originally seen alive at same location on 05/08/2024. Recovered dead on 09/08/2024. Appropriate authorities have been contacted
Western Springs Garden, Western Springs, Auckland 1022. Associated with Euryops pectinatus.
I think this young bearded dragon needs a lesson in tree identification. Although I was the tallest thing nearby!
multiple leaves depicted
Had to capture, as a pair was trapped inside a shadehouse. Released outside.
At UV light sheet. Third night in a row I have encountered one of these at my light sheet somewhere on island (2nd night at this location).
At UV light sheet (running a LepiLED).
Even Riflemen sometimes need a contemplative gaze into the mirror!
One of my old photos from several years ago.
One of my favourites of my old photos, and my first good photo of a Rifleman!
identified by Seek but failed to get photo, clusters of small bright purple berries, sole plant, in middle of pine plantation, old plant est 5yrs+, dug out and removed berries from bush
Unknown freshwater larvae from Lagoon Creek. I was struggling to distinguish hairs from tarsal claws. A photo of the feet are included for reference.
Found on shrub with several other BIG stick insects!
Caught in moth trap set over night and noted on building cladding. Not seen on the island by me before. A new arrival?
Sacred kingfisher regurgitated a food pellet (pictured).
Tiny pseudoscorpions hitchhiking on a Stable Fly - Stomoxys calcitrans
With tiny Pseudoscorpions hitchhiking a ride
On a sign post during a stopover in Cheviot.
Any of this ragwort not growing in tree lupin looked tired and old, like this one. But there were not many of them.
Found under a rock with another just like it, but I only collected this one.
Edge of lawn.
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.
Staring contest
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.
??? Host species Senecio glastifolius
or perhaps Aphis lugentis
see
https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Aphis_lugentis_american_ragwort_aphid.htm
This species is spreading rapidly. New southern record for the Nelson population.
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...
Emaciated bird road-killed specimen given to DOC
Densely growing at base of red beech trees in oak and beech leaf litter; last 2 photo on 9th
Found in toilet at Quake City. Returned to vegetation at Victoria Square. Found by member of public.
Attracted to lights at night.
Probably garden escapee or mischievous planting.
Very dark moth. It did not settle.
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.)
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.
Found under log disc L3T2 as part of invertebrate sampling for ECOL293
Striking Shiny black. Longitudinal stripe on surface. 5-6cm.
Inside a wet log with lots to feed on.
Seen underwater. Unusual purple/green looked very out of place
I saw this at Rototai reserve near Tākaka. It is not attached to the piece of wood, just resting on it.
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.
Urgently need to know what this ad whether it is an invasive species as found it on a boat
Hitchhiker from Te Waihora, Greenpark Sands. 12mm long from nose to wing tip
could l please get a confirmation on this Anemone please
House internal wall
Found in Kaikoura Ranges. (Exact location not given as this is a critically endangered species and the first sighting for some time.
Eating Acorns