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New Zealand Mantis (Orthodera novaezealandiae)Observer
dougaltDescription
Not the best photo, but the first one I have seen this season. Still no SA mantis noted here.
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Tephrosara cimmeriaObserver
dougaltDescription
On the window. About 8 mm long.
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Ground Wētā (Genus Hemiandrus)Observer
dougaltDescription
Scavenging a bee or bumblebee.
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Bondarzewia kirkiiObserver
dougaltDescription
Quite firm, almost woody. Growing on side of beech root. About 30 cm across.
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Square-ended Crab Spider (Sidymella angularis)Observer
dougaltDescription
Sporting the Wellington colours!
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Hibiscuses (Genus Hibiscus)Observer
dougaltDescription
Medium sized bush, cultivated.
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Subfamily MalvoideaeObserver
dougaltDescription
Medium sized bush, cultivated.