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Earthworms and Allies (Subclass Oligochaeta)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Moves like an earthworm but very vigorous. Strongly segmented. Concave ridge down its back and squarish in cross section. Grey underneath, tan brown above.
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Northern Koura (Paranephrops planifrons)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Abundant in upper Raukawa Stream tributary
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New Zealand Spider-Orchid (Corybas oblongus)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Lots of these dotted around the hillside. Double-flowered form
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Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Very wet kamahi/beech/tree fern slope with lots of dead fallen wood.
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Crepe Fern (Leptopteris hymenophylloides)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Nice cluster of these growing in shady, primary kamahi forest on steep hillside.
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Wainuia urnulaObserver
helen_mechenDescription
Tiny one close to the larger one.
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Wainuia urnulaObserver
helen_mechenDescription
At the edge of the bush at the back of my property. Wet shady, primary kamahi growth on a steep slip zone. Deep leaf litter from abundant ponga stands.
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Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Quite a decent sized tree, very happy in a Wellington garden
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New Zealand Giant Stick Insect (Argosarchus horridus)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
20cm long tips of front legs to tail
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Great Giant Scale (Coelostomidia zealandica)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Fully grown female
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Coprosma rigidaObserver
helen_mechenDescription
I've seen a few individuals dotted around this area
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North Island Eyebright (Euphrasia cuneata)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Common on banks along road edge
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Punakuru (Lobelia anceps)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Growing amongst Selliera radicans, Samolus repens, Isolepis cernua
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Earina aestivalisObserver
helen_mechenDescription
Amongst epiphyte community on a half fallen branch
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Long-leaved Lacebark (Hoheria sexstylosa)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Nice population of these dotted around this area.
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Tutu (Genus Coriaria)Observer
helen_mechenDescription
Growing in lots of spots along the banks. In fruit
