possumsend's Identifications

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3 photos

What

New Zealand Grass Skink (Oligosoma polychroma)

Observer

melissa_hutchison

Date

January 2019

Place

Christchurch including Banks Peninsula, NZ-CA, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Skink found inside house (it was rescued and released outside). McCanns or southern grass skink?

New Zealand Grass Skink - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: New Zealand Grass Skink (Oligosoma polychroma)
Added on May 23, 2024
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What

Ipana junctilinea

Observer

aline301

Date

March 27, 2023 11:29 AM NZDT

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Found dead.

Ipana junctilinea - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Ipana junctilinea, a member of Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)
Added on May 13, 2024
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What

Pome Looper (Pasiphilodes testulata)

Observer

dianne_and_gordon_purdie

Date

April 28, 2024 08:08 PM NZST

Place

19 Thatcher Crescent, Crofton Downs, Wellington 6035, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Pome Looper - Photo (c) Paul George, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Paul George
possumsend's ID: Pome Looper (Pasiphilodes testulata)
Added on April 30, 2024
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What

Australian Pug Moth (Chloroclystis filata)

Observer

nennn

Date

April 17, 2024 06:09 PM NZST

Place

Green Island, Dunedin, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Australian Pug Moth - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Australian Pug Moth (Chloroclystis filata)
Added on April 19, 2024
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What

Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta

Observer

flinsect

Date

February 22, 2024 05:54 PM NZDT

Place

Maidstone Rd near Westmont St, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta - Photo (c) Lisa Bennett, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lisa Bennett
possumsend's ID: Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on April 5, 2024
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What

Cloudy Clitocybe (Clitocybe nebularis)

Observer

pukekura

Date

March 29, 2024 12:29 PM NZDT

Place

South Island / Te Waipounamu, Dunedin, Otago, NZ (Google, OSM)
Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies - Photo (c) brian_nz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by brian_nz
possumsend's ID: Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)
Added on March 28, 2024
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What

Glaucocharis leucoxantha

Observer

melissa_hutchison

Date

December 25, 2023 11:34 AM NZDT

Place

Snow White Clearing track, Fiordland National Park, Southland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Beech forest

Glaucocharis leucoxantha - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Glaucocharis leucoxantha, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on February 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Pseudocoremia lupinata

Observer

aalbertrebergen

Date

January 31, 2024 10:07 PM NZDT

Place

Waikouaiti, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Only my 3rd observation of this species in five summers, all three between 24.1 and 11.2. Only stayed for a few seconds.

Pseudocoremia lupinata - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Pseudocoremia lupinata, a member of Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)
Added on February 13, 2024
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What

Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)

Observer

steve_kerr

Date

January 19, 2024

Place

Waitati Valley Rd., Dunedin, NZ (Google, OSM)
Common Forest Looper - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
possumsend's ID: Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)
Added on January 24, 2024
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What

Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth (Morova subfasciata)

Observer

simonbou

Date

January 19, 2024 06:53 AM NZDT

Place

Upper Waitati 9085, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth - Photo (c) Mike Bowie, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mike Bowie
possumsend's ID: Muehlenbeckia Stem Gall Moth (Morova subfasciata)
Added on January 20, 2024
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2 photos

What

Austrocidaria parora

Observer

chrisc

Date

January 20, 2024 10:24 AM NZDT

Place

Mission Bay, Auckland 1071, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Very distinctively scalloped outer (or lower, in photo) edge of upper wing.
Est to be just over 20mm across widest part of wings (photo 2).

Austrocidaria parora - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Austrocidaria parora, a member of Carpet Moths (Subfamily Larentiinae)
Added on January 20, 2024
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What

Exquisite Olearia Owlet (Meterana exquisita)

Observer

rolandwirth

Date

November 18, 2023 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Takapau, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Exquisite Olearia Owlet - Photo (c) James Tweed, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Tweed
possumsend's ID: Exquisite Olearia Owlet (Meterana exquisita)
Added on January 2, 2024
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What

South Island Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris ssp. chloris)

Observer

moira_parker

Date

December 28, 2023 03:48 PM NZDT

Place

South Island/Te Waipounamu, Dunedin, Otago, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Deserted rifleman nest in a nest box, contains 8 eggs

South Island Rifleman - Photo (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey
possumsend's ID: South Island Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris ssp. chloris)
Added on December 28, 2023
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What

Ichneutica infensa

Observer

derek_onley

Date

December 2, 2013 07:23 AM NZDT

Place

View Street, Waitati 9085, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Ichneutica infensa - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Ichneutica infensa, a member of Wainscot Moths (Tribe Leucaniini)
Added on December 9, 2023
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What

Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)

Observer

rmanderino

Date

December 2, 2023 10:52 PM NZDT

Place

Featherston 5710, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Forest Looper - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
possumsend's ID: Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)
Added on December 2, 2023
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What

Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)

Observer

sophie_hunt

Date

November 20, 2023 11:39 AM NZDT

Place

Kaipara, NZ-NO, NZ (Google, OSM)

Description

Caught in a light trap

Common Forest Looper - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
possumsend's ID: Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)
Added on November 19, 2023
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What

Tatosoma topea

Observer

linds-nz

Date

November 20, 2023 05:55 AM NZDT

Place

Russell, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Tatosoma topea - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Tatosoma topea, a member of Carpet Moths (Subfamily Larentiinae)
Added on November 19, 2023
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What

Tarata Flat Moth (Nymphostola galactina)

Observer

bryce_mcquillan

Date

November 10, 2023 11:01 AM NZDT

Place

Waipahihi, Taupō 3330, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Sitting on fallen rimu leaves beneath a large rimu

Tarata Flat Moth - Photo (c) Possums' End, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Possums' End
possumsend's ID: Tarata Flat Moth (Nymphostola galactina)
Added on November 15, 2023
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What

Genus Tingena

Observer

jacobmusson

Date

November 15, 2023 06:30 AM NZDT

Place

North Island, Kaeo, Northland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Tingena - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Carey-Knox-Southern-Scales
possumsend's ID: Genus Tingena, a member of Concealer Moths (Family Oecophoridae)
Added on November 15, 2023
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What

South Island Lichen Moth (Ipana egregia)

Observer

ahw_wildlife

Date

November 15, 2023 10:59 PM NZDT

Place

Te Waipounamu/South Island, Akaroa, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
South Island Lichen Moth - Photo (c) Nicola Baines, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nicola Baines
possumsend's ID: South Island Lichen Moth (Ipana egregia)
Added on November 15, 2023
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What

Slender Owlet Moth (Rhapsa scotosialis)

Observer

simonbou

Date

November 14, 2023 08:48 AM NZDT

Place

Acacia Bay, Taupō, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Slender Owlet Moth - Photo (c) Saryu Mae, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Saryu Mae
possumsend's ID: Slender Owlet Moth (Rhapsa scotosialis)
Added on November 15, 2023
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What

Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)

Observer

simonbou

Date

November 14, 2023 10:41 PM NZDT

Place

Acacia Bay, Taupō, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Forest Looper - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
possumsend's ID: Common Forest Looper (Pseudocoremia suavis)
Added on November 15, 2023
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3 photos

What

Green-Marked Owlet (Ichneutica insignis)

Observer

webb

Date

October 31, 2023 09:29 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn to porch light

Green-Marked Owlet - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Green-Marked Owlet (Ichneutica insignis)
Added on November 8, 2023
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3 photos

What

Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)

Observer

kowhaitreehugger

Date

November 4, 2023 04:42 PM NZDT

Place

Karaka Bays, Wellington 6022, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Ridges/spikes on back. On a kōwhai tree.

Dark Coprosma Carpet - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
possumsend's ID: Dark Coprosma Carpet (Austrocidaria similata)
Added on November 4, 2023
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2 photos

What

Meterana levis

Observer

webb

Date

October 31, 2023 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn by porch light

Meterana levis - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Meterana levis, a member of Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
Added on November 3, 2023
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What

Gadira acerella

Observer

webb

Date

October 31, 2023 11:10 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn to porch light

Gadira acerella - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
possumsend's ID: Gadira acerella, a member of Grass-veneers and Allies (Subfamily Crambinae)
Added on November 3, 2023
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What

Chloroclystis sphragitis

Observer

webb

Date

October 31, 2023 11:16 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn by porch light

Chloroclystis sphragitis - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Chloroclystis sphragitis, a member of Pug Moths & Allies (Tribe Eupitheciini)
Added on November 3, 2023
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What

Pome Looper (Pasiphilodes testulata)

Observer

webb

Date

November 2, 2023 11:17 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn to porch light

Pome Looper - Photo (c) Paul George, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Paul George
possumsend's ID: Pome Looper (Pasiphilodes testulata)
Added on November 3, 2023
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What

Pasiphila sandycias

Observer

webb

Date

November 2, 2023 11:10 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn by porch light

Pasiphila sandycias - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Pasiphila sandycias, a member of Pug Moths & Allies (Tribe Eupitheciini)
Added on November 3, 2023
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What

Pasiphila suffusa

Observer

webb

Date

November 2, 2023 11:11 PM NZDT

Place

Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Drawn by porch light

Pasiphila suffusa - Photo (c) Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., some rights reserved (CC BY)
possumsend's ID: Pasiphila suffusa, a member of Pug Moths & Allies (Tribe Eupitheciini)
Added on November 3, 2023
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