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Wandering Ghost Spiders (Genus Argoctenus)Observer
jacoblDescription
In alpine scrub.
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Wandering Ghost Spiders (Genus Argoctenus)Observer
jplchenDescription
Pitfall trap, in ethanol
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Rta Clade (Zoosection Rta clade)Observer
jupal04Description
S381MB
? Crazy spinners
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Dolomedes dondaleiObserver
kiwi_plays_bongosDescription
found on a karamū plant in the middle of the day, very big - diameter of about a gingernut i reckon
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Native Podocarp-broadleaved bush, at night.
Observed with Andy Xiong
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Australasian Pirate Spiders (Genus Australomimetus)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Native Podocarp-broadleaved forest, at night.
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Dolomedes dondaleiObserver
invertebratistDescription
Oratia Stream, freshwater, at night. Predating Dolomedes minor.
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Hogna crispipesObserver
kee09Description
Under rock. First time seeing this species (:
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Large Brown Vagrant Spider (Uliodon albopunctatus)Observer
jenny_jandtDescription
On concrete walkway near grass at night
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Hair-spike Synotaxids (Family Physoglenidae)Observer
invertebratistDescription
Native podocarp-broadleaved bush.
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Typical Spiders (Suborder Araneomorphae)Observer
darmozracDescription
indoors, quite tiny (aprox. 2mm lenght 1 mm width)
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Woolly Aphids and Gall-making Aphids (Subfamily Eriosomatinae)Observer
frankashwood
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Woodlouse Spider (Dysdera crocata)Observer
kyle_eaton_photographyDescription
This Woodlouse Killer Spider was in the shower. I caught it and relocated it outside. It bit me, which throbbed for 20-30 minutes, and left my thumb wet. It hurt more than expected.
Photos 1 and 4-6 were brightened.
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
danilo_heggDescription
A small spider (body length less than 10mm), quite common among the screes on Mount Arthur
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
danilo_heggDescription
On limestone bluffs at 1600m of elevation. Even among Uliodon, this was a very large specimen.
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
h_chapmanDescription
Found under a rock on a slope just outside a pine forest patch.
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Black-headed Worm (Aporrectodea longa)Observer
frankashwoodDescription
Beneath large rock on grassland.
Semi-clitellate, but sufficient for ID
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Suborder TubuliferaObserver
ecomanDescription
found in borer hole on cotton branch of Olearia fimbriata
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Mygalomorphs (Suborder Mygalomorphae)Observer
ecomanDescription
found in hole in loose slip material ! 100-150m below Mt Grandview peak
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Genus ScelioObserver
ecomanDescription
5mm long parasitic wasp caught in white pan trap beside flowering Gentians
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Genus InophloeusObserver
pjforsythDescription
on flower of Aciphylla aurea, near Grandview Mountain, Otago, NZ. This one has spines and sharp back end
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Genus InophloeusObserver
pjforsythDescription
on flower of Aciphylla aurea, near Grandview Mountain, Otago, NZ. This one has no spines and rounded back end
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Hexathele petrieiObserver
ecomanDescription
found under rocks. Male and female found under rocks within 10m apart. Possibly H. petriei
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Genus NannochoristaObserver
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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Genus MecodemaObserver
nathimbleDescription
Plot UB01. Part of Mt Grandview Inventory.
Last picture shows the rock and habitat it was found in.
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christopherstephensDescription
Straight from camera upload, will add more later. Kinda amazing.
I note @Jacobl 's comments about rainy weather (https://inaturalist.nz/observations/145884180) - this was on an amazing warm humid night, followed by torrential rain starting a few hours later (and there's a red warning for 600-800mm rain coming shortly!)
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Pasiphila cotinaeaObserver
christopherstephensDescription
On Olearia virgata
this seems to be identical to the photo in https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287164039_Lepidoptera_of_small-leaved_divaricating_Olearia_in_New_Zealand_and_their_conservation_priority and @jtweed 's observation: https://inaturalist.nz/observations/64163931 other than yellower colour. I've looked at Hudson paintings and the small number of other observations of Pasiphila caterpillars and others don't seem similar
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Empress Cicada (Megapomponia imperatoria)Observer
tuckpoDescription
Cicada, Batek 'pə̃t pə̃t'
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Sheetweb Spiders (Genus Cambridgea)Observer
invertebratistPlace
Otatara Scenic Reserve, Otatara, Invercargill, Southland, South Island, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
Native mixed podocarp / broadleaf forest, resting on a tree trunk at night.
With cute juveniles!!!
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Taphiassa punctataObserver
kate_curtisDescription
Found in leaf litter/moss in the Lewis Pass
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Azalea Leafminer Moth (Caloptilia azaleella)Observer
bytheparkPlace
Park Tce near Chester St W, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand (Google, OSM)Description
On native creeping fuschia
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Vagrant Spiders (Genus Uliodon)Observer
greyDescription
Under a leaf on the ground.
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Genus ToxopsiellaObserver
sebastiandoakDescription
All creatures in this set sieved from leaf litter in this spot.
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Genus BrevicornuObserver
jeffersonashbyDescription
keyed using Manual of nearctic diptera, interesting lobed halteres
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Sunshine Amanita (Amanita aprica)Observer
mikepottsDescription
With @stucumber.
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Southern Ground-dwelling Leafhoppers (Family Myerslopiidae)Observer
brookesjjDescription
From soil sample
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Triangular Spiders and Allies (Family Arkyidae)Observer
dougaltDescription
Seen hanging from a small branch. A bit less than 1 cm across.
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Redback Spider (Latrodectus hasselti)Observer
janet705_whitingtonDescription
I think this is female and male.
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Tree Trapdoor Spider (Genus Migas)Observer
wild_windPlace
Wellington Botanic Garden 101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
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West Coast Black Fly (Austrosimulium ungulatum)Observer
danilo_heggDescription
On my left hand.
Base of first flagellomere pale (photo 3).
Halteres white (photo 4 - the diameter of the pin is 0.1mm).
Tarsal claw with notched basal tooth (Photo 5. See Craig and Crosby, Fauna of NZ 68, p218 figure 62).
