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Raukawa (Raukaua edgerleyi)Observer
frances-nzDescription
Beautifual serrated leaves of juvenile Raukaua edgerleyi. Also found in older plant books under Pseudopanax edgerleyi. As I understand it, it has now been given its own Genus based on a latinized version of its Maori name, Raukawa.
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Slime Molds (Phylum Mycetozoa)Observer
frances-nzDescription
I think this might be an early stage of Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa? Note this one has a distinct yellow tinge to it though. Seen in red beech-dominated forest on way up to Thousand Acre Plateau after 2-3 days of heavy rain.
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Webcaps (Genus Cortinarius)Observer
frances-nzDescription
Pouch fungi pushing its way out from red beech litter on the Speargrass-Sabine Track in Nelson Lakes
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Wellington Tree Wētā (Hemideina crassidens)Observer
frances-nzDescription
Live bush weta seen on track - not sure what species this is....
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Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica)Observer
frances-nzDescription
Yellow slime mould growing atop moss in red and silver beech-dominated forest in mid Travers Valley
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Amanita pekeoidesObserver
frances-nzDescription
Fungi growing in red and silver beech-dominated forest in mid Travers Valley
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Bagworm Moths (Family Psychidae)Observer
frances-nzDescription
Caterpillar in alpine tussocklands, just below Travers Saddle. Caterpillar had plant husk around its lower body.
