jon_sullivan's Favorites
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Tōtara (Podocarpus totara)Observer
meurkcDescription
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
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Purei (Carex dissita)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
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.
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Yellow Wood (Coprosma linariifolia)Observer
nathimbleDescription
Seems to have seeded beneath a Tarata / Lemonwood on Lincoln Uni Campus
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New Zealand Bellbird (Anthornis melanura)Observer
glenn-nzDescription
Bellbird right outside the entrance to our building feeding on nectar in the flowering flax and singing its little heart out!
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Long-nosed Fur Seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)Observer
william-harlandDescription
Very thin and emaciated looking young fur seal...
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christopherstephensDescription
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.
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Verdigris Waxcap (Gliophorus viridis)Observer
jonogellyDescription
In the middle of Yarrs Lagoon
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Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea)Observer
kimwinDescription
Feeding young birds, feeling the heat.... temp's high 30's...
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Little Red Flying-Fox (Pteropus scapulatus)Observer
pat_croweDescription
Originally seen alive at same location on 05/08/2024. Recovered dead on 09/08/2024. Appropriate authorities have been contacted
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Sphenella ruficepsObserver
stephen_thorpeDescription
Western Springs Garden, Western Springs, Auckland 1022. Associated with Euryops pectinatus.
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
timcurranDescription
I think this young bearded dragon needs a lesson in tree identification. Although I was the tallest thing nearby!
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Stigmella hakekeaeObserver
christopherstephensDescription
multiple leaves depicted
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Little Owl (Athene noctua)Observer
jackmansdDescription
Had to capture, as a pair was trapped inside a shadehouse. Released outside.
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Australian Magpie Moth (Nyctemera amicus)Observer
jtweedDescription
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).
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New Zealand Magpie Moth (Nyctemera annulata)Observer
jtweedDescription
At UV light sheet (running a LepiLED).
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South Island Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris ssp. chloris)Observer
william-harlandDescription
Even Riflemen sometimes need a contemplative gaze into the mirror!
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South Island Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris ssp. chloris)Observer
william-harlandDescription
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!
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Formosan Beautyberry (Callicarpa formosana)Observer
richardhhDescription
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
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elysia_hDescription
Unknown freshwater larvae from Lagoon Creek. I was struggling to distinguish hairs from tarsal claws. A photo of the feet are included for reference.
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New Zealand Giant Stick Insect (Argosarchus horridus)Observer
william-harlandDescription
Found on shrub with several other BIG stick insects!
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Mallada basalisObserver
pjd1Description
Caught in moth trap set over night and noted on building cladding. Not seen on the island by me before. A new arrival?
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New Zealand Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus ssp. vagans)Observer
jacqui-nzDescription
Sacred kingfisher regurgitated a food pellet (pictured).
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Pseudoscorpions (Order Pseudoscorpiones)Observer
helenmackyDescription
Tiny pseudoscorpions hitchhiking on a Stable Fly - Stomoxys calcitrans
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Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans)Observer
helenmackyDescription
With tiny Pseudoscorpions hitchhiking a ride
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Spotted Amber Ladybird Beetle (Hippodamia variegata)Observer
mikefishnzDescription
On a sign post during a stopover in Cheviot.
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Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica)Observer
carey-knox-southern-scales
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Red-purple Ragwort (Senecio elegans)Observer
arnimDescription
Any of this ragwort not growing in tree lupin looked tired and old, like this one. But there were not many of them.
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Genus HeterojapyxObserver
gone_herpingDescription
Found under a rock with another just like it, but I only collected this one.
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Australian Fireweed (Senecio bipinnatisectus)Observer
alice_shanksDescription
Edge of lawn.
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King Quail (Synoicus chinensis)Observer
william-harlandDescription
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.
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Red-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae ssp. scopulinus)Observer
jupal04Description
Staring contest
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Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)Observer
grahameDescription
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.
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New Zealand Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius ssp. varius)Observer
benackerley
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American Ragwort Aphid (Aphis lugentis)Observer
chriscloseDescription
??? Host species Senecio glastifolius
or perhaps Aphis lugentis
see
https://influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Aphis_lugentis_american_ragwort_aphid.htm
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Common Lionface (Nemesia floribunda)Observer
chriseDescription
This species is spreading rapidly. New southern record for the Nelson population.
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Yellow Vetch (Vicia lutea)Observer
melissa_hutchisonDescription
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...
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Australasian Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)Observer
peterlanglandsDescription
Emaciated bird road-killed specimen given to DOC
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Common Sun Orchid (Thelymitra longifolia)Observer
meurkcPlace
Faculty of Science, Level One Beatrice Tinsley Building University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
Densely growing at base of red beech trees in oak and beech leaf litter; last 2 photo on 9th
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Canterbury Tree Weta (Hemideina femorata)Observer
johnoriddenDescription
Found in toilet at Quake City. Returned to vegetation at Victoria Square. Found by member of public.
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Macarostola miniellaObserver
invertebratistDescription
Attracted to lights at night.
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Pearl Fruit (Margyricarpus pinnatus)Observer
rtraberDescription
Probably garden escapee or mischievous planting.
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Scar Bank Gem (Ctenoplusia limbirena)Observer
aalbertrebergenDescription
Very dark moth. It did not settle.
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Longflower Veldtgrass (Ehrharta longiflora)Observer
jon_sullivanDescription
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.)
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Black Swallow-Wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum)Observer
dave_hollandDescription
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.
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Blue Garden Flatworm (Caenoplana coerulea)Observer
fruitsalad04Description
Found under log disc L3T2 as part of invertebrate sampling for ECOL293
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Blue Garden Flatworm (Caenoplana coerulea)Observer
mil-sDescription
Striking Shiny black. Longitudinal stripe on surface. 5-6cm.
Inside a wet log with lots to feed on.
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Cyanobacteria (Phylum Cyanobacteria)Observer
stephen-aoDescription
Seen underwater. Unusual purple/green looked very out of place
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Genus AplysiaObserver
rapuwaiDescription
I saw this at Rototai reserve near Tākaka. It is not attached to the piece of wood, just resting on it.
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Gravel Groundsel (Senecio skirrhodon)Observer
stephen_thorpeDescription
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.
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Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)Observer
ella_peoplesDescription
Urgently need to know what this ad whether it is an invasive species as found it on a boat
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christinaravenDescription
Hitchhiker from Te Waihora, Greenpark Sands. 12mm long from nose to wing tip
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Pelagic Sea-Anemone (Actinecta viridula)Observer
anitaruggleDescription
could l please get a confirmation on this Anemone please
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Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)Observer
meurkcDescription
House internal wall
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Rough Gecko (Naultinus rudis)Observer
stevereekie1Description
Found in Kaikoura Ranges. (Exact location not given as this is a critically endangered species and the first sighting for some time.
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Australian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus ssp. melanotus)Observer
epitreeDescription
Eating Acorns
