shaun_thompson's Identifications

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What

Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)

Observer

chrismac

Date

October 3, 2024 06:55 PM NZDT

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Whareora, Northland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Anoteropsis litoralis - Photo (c) Dustin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dustin
shaun_thompson's ID: Anoteropsis litoralis, a member of Wolf Spiders (Family Lycosidae)
Added on October 7, 2024
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What

Chalcodrya variegata

Observer

rogerfrost

Date

September 28, 2024 08:41 AM NZST

Place

Murchison, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Chalcodrya variegata - Photo (c) Pete McGregor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Pete McGregor
shaun_thompson's ID: Chalcodrya variegata, a member of Darkling Beetles and Allies (Superfamily Tenebrionoidea)
Added on October 5, 2024
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What

Lancetes lanceolatus

Observer

johnssc

Date

October 1, 2024

Place

Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

At UV light (Heath) trap

Lancetes lanceolatus - Photo (c) Daniel Kurek, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Daniel Kurek
shaun_thompson's ID: Lancetes lanceolatus, a member of Predaceous Diving Beetles (Family Dytiscidae)
Added on October 1, 2024
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5 photos

What

Fool's Watercress (Helosciadium nodiflorum)

Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

October 24, 2017

Place

Blockhouse Bay, Auckland (Google, OSM)

Description

Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve. Common on banks of stream.

Fool's Watercress - Photo (c) Sarah, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
shaun_thompson's ID: Fool's Watercress (Helosciadium nodiflorum)
Added on September 30, 2024
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Mycetophila latifascia

Observer

invertebratist

Date

September 20, 2024 09:12 PM NZST

Place

Titirangi, Auckland 0604, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to lights at night.
Great Southern BioBlitz 2024

Mycetophila latifascia - Photo (c) Shaun, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Shaun
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila latifascia, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on September 27, 2024
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What

Anomalomyia guttata

Observer

becca_the_gecko

Date

September 25, 2024 10:19 PM NZST

Place

Dalmore, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Anomalomyia guttata - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
shaun_thompson's ID: Anomalomyia guttata, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on September 25, 2024
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What

Mycetophila clara

Observer

invertebratist

Date

September 21, 2024 01:01 AM NZST

Place

New Lynn, Auckland 0600, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Attracted to lights (365nm UV LED) at night.
Great Southern Bioblitz 2024

Mycetophila clara - Photo (c) Shaun, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Shaun
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila clara, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on September 25, 2024
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What

Mycetophila marginepunctata

Observer

mortimerp

Date

September 2024

Place

Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
Mycetophila marginepunctata - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila marginepunctata, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on September 23, 2024
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What

Eastern White-tail Spider (Lampona murina)

Observer

kiwialli

Date

September 2024

Place

New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Did neither spider survive the encounter?

Eastern White-tail Spider - Photo (c) Kyle Bland, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kyle Bland
shaun_thompson's ID: Eastern White-tail Spider (Lampona murina)
Added on September 20, 2024
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2 photos

What

Genus Thinempis

Observer

sdjbrown

Date

September 14, 2024 11:54 AM NZST

Place

Takapuna North Reef, North Shore Ward, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Appeared to be ovipositing in the sand—would insert apex of abdomen into the surface of the sand, give a brief jiggle, then move on and do it again

Thinempis - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
shaun_thompson's ID: Genus Thinempis, a member of Dance Flies (Family Empididae)
Added on September 17, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Black Kekerengu (Maoriblatta novaeseelandiae)

Observer

gulsmor

Date

September 2024

Place

Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Large Black Kekerengu - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Phil Bendle
shaun_thompson's ID: Large Black Kekerengu (Maoriblatta novaeseelandiae)
Added on September 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Eleven-spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella undecimpunctata)

Observer

grey

Date

September 16, 2024 10:11 AM NZST

Place

Ashhurst, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

On the exterior of a building.

Eleven-spotted Ladybird Beetle - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
shaun_thompson's ID: Eleven-spotted Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella undecimpunctata)
Added on September 16, 2024
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2 photos

What

Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)

Observer

leah_sun

Date

September 4, 2023 11:13 AM NZST

Place

North Hagley Park, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
Eurasian Blackbird - Photo (c) Luiz Lapa, some rights reserved (CC BY)
shaun_thompson's ID: Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)
Added on September 16, 2024
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What

Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)

Observer

smallmaleman

Date

September 16, 2024 03:18 PM NZST

Place

Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Paradise Shelduck - Photo (c) Michael, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
shaun_thompson's ID: Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata)
Added on September 16, 2024
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What

Pōhutukawa Leaf Miner (Neomycta rubida)

Observer

flossiepip

Date

August 30, 2024 04:49 PM NZST

Place

Ruawai, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Pōhutukawa Leaf Miner - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
shaun_thompson's ID: Pōhutukawa Leaf Miner (Neomycta rubida)
Added on September 12, 2024
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6 photos

What

Cook Strait Giant Weta (Deinacrida rugosa)

Observer

pl_stenger

Date

March 2024

Place

New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Cook Strait Giant Weta - Photo (c) Andy MacDonald, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andy MacDonald
shaun_thompson's ID: Cook Strait Giant Weta (Deinacrida rugosa)
Added on September 12, 2024
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2 photos

What

Banded Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Hexathele)

Observer

hayleynt

Date

August 1, 2024 02:06 PM NZST

Place

Awatuna 7882, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Mygalomorphs - Photo (c) Jakob Fahr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jakob Fahr
shaun_thompson's ID: Mygalomorphs (Suborder Mygalomorphae)
Added on September 8, 2024
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What

Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Porrhothele)

Observer

sunita

Date

July 24, 2024 03:52 PM NZST

Place

Houghton Bay, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Tunnelweb Spiders - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Carey-Knox-Southern-Scales
shaun_thompson's ID: Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Porrhothele)
Added on September 8, 2024
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What

Banded Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Hexathele)

Observer

farvenugen44

Date

August 26, 2024 11:12 AM NZST

Place

Parua Bay (Google, OSM)
Banded Tunnelweb Spiders - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
shaun_thompson's ID: Banded Tunnelweb Spiders (Genus Hexathele)
Added on September 8, 2024
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5 photos

What

Tree Trapdoor Spider (Genus Migas)

Observer

christopherstephens

Date

August 24, 2024 08:29 PM NZST

Place

Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Tree Trapdoor Spider - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
shaun_thompson's ID: Tree Trapdoor Spider (Genus Migas)
Added on September 8, 2024
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What

Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)

Observer

jeff4635

Date

September 2, 2024 10:28 AM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Auckland, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Black Swan - Photo (c) Salvador Poot Villanueva, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Salvador Poot Villanueva
shaun_thompson's ID: Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
Added on September 1, 2024
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2 photos

What

Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)

Observer

petemcgregor

Date

September 2024

Place

Manawatu-Wanganui, NZ (Google, OSM)
Gisborne Cockroach - Photo (c) Jean and Fred, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
shaun_thompson's ID: Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)
Added on September 1, 2024
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What

Mycetophila dilatata

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila dilatata - Photo (c) Wendy_Fox, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Wendy_Fox
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila dilatata, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 23, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mycetophila fagi

Observer

strewick

Date

May 30, 2024 07:51 PM NZST

Place

Turitea, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Mycetophila fagi - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jon Sullivan
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila fagi, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 22, 2024
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What

Genus Mycetophila

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila - Photo (c) Uwe Schneehagen, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Uwe Schneehagen
shaun_thompson's ID: Genus Mycetophila, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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What

Genus Mycetophila

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila - Photo (c) Uwe Schneehagen, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Uwe Schneehagen
shaun_thompson's ID: Genus Mycetophila, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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What

Genus Mycetophila

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila latifascia - Photo (c) Shaun, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Shaun
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila latifascia, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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What

Genus Cycloneura

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Cycloneura - Photo (c) Shaun, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Shaun
shaun_thompson's ID: Genus Cycloneura, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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What

Mycetophila dilatata

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila dilatata - Photo (c) Wendy_Fox, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Wendy_Fox
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila dilatata, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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What

Mycetophila fagi

Observer

strewick

Date

July 1, 2005 10:14 AM NZST

Place

Mt Misery, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Malaise traps in bush during 2005 (ex. DOC Vespula monitoring)

Mycetophila fagi - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jon Sullivan
shaun_thompson's ID: Mycetophila fagi, a member of Fungus Gnats (Family Mycetophilidae)
Added on August 21, 2024
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