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Gorse (Ulex europaeus)Observer
rodcsDescription
Gorse found in Watlings
Habitat type: Scrubland
Way point: 156
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Five Finger (Pseudopanax arboreus)Observer
rodcsDescription
A Five Finger found in the Watlings
Habitat type: Scrubland
Way Point: 156
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Patē (Schefflera digitata)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Picture 1: It is possible to see the activity of insect herbivore by the damage in the leaflet
Picture 2: Eaten from the edge and has scraped holes.
Picture 3: Eaten from the edge and has scraped holes.
Plant height (m): 7 to 8
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Patē (Schefflera digitata)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Yellowish spots (pathogen) present in the leaflets.
Plant height (m): 7 to 8
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Patē (Schefflera digitata)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Insect herbivore damage to the leaflets (edges)
Plant height (m): 7 to 8
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Patē (Schefflera digitata)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
These are pictures of healthy leaflets
Plant height (m): 7 to 8
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Patē (Schefflera digitata)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Eaten from the edge (insect herbivore). Apparently no pathogens.
Plant height (m): 7 to 8
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
The edge of the leaves are damaged by insect herbivore. The picture of the second leaf has a small bite
Plant height (m): around 4
No fruits or flowers
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Healthy leaf with a single bite near the edge.
Plant height (m): around 4
No fruits or flowers.
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
yellow leaf with brown spots. Leaf fully damaged by pathogen.
Plant height (m): around 4
No fruits or flowers
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Leaf is damaged by insect herbivore.
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Leaf is entirely damaged by herbivore.
Plant height (m): around 4
No fruits or flowers
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Brown spots all around. No insect herbivore damage though.
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Healthy leaf with a single bite from some sort of insect
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Healthy leaves. No insect herbivore damage or pathogen observed.
No fruits or flowers
Plant height (m): around 4
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
a small bite in the edge of the leaf
and some brownish spots.
Plant height (m): around 4
No fruits or flowers
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Karamu (Coprosma robusta)Observer
rodcsDescription
the objective is to identify the % of the original leaf area that has been eaten by insect herbivore and pathogens. All pictures were taken from the same individual picking the leaves from the plant randomly.
Healthy leaf of Coprosma robusta in young bush
Plant height (m): Around 4m
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Plump Springtails (Order Poduromorpha)Observer
rodcsDescription
Hundreds individuals of this species were found in the pitfall trap. I'd say about 250 organisms but it is pretty hard to estimate.
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Elongate Springtails (Order Entomobryomorpha)Observer
rodcsDescription
The purpose of the pitfall trap was to capture and identify the diversity of invertebrates that use my backyard.
This springtail was found in the pitfall trap.
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Mites and Ticks (Subclass Acari)Observer
rodcsDescription
This mite was found in a pitfall trap.
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Trailing, Pharaoh, and Timid Ants (Genus Monomorium)Observer
rodcsDescription
Ant caught using a pitfall trap in my garden.
Interesting fact is that this ant was the only one found. Ants often walk with other members when looking for food, etc.
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Spiders (Order Araneae)Observer
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The pitfall trap was used to collect invertebrates in my backyard during 5 days and this spider was found in the trap.
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Common Ground-Weaver (Tenuiphantes tenuis)Observer
rodcsDescription
Found three spiders of the same species in the pitfall trap.
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
rodcsDescription
During 5 days of experiment this was the only moth found in the pitfall trap.
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Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacle (Lepas anatifera)Observer
rodcsDescription
I've never seen such a thing. Please help me to identify them :)
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European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)Observer
rodcsDescription
Casual observation of many goldfinch birds in the area.
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South Island Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa ssp. fuliginosa)Observer
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Casual observation of a fantail in Kaikoura.
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House Mouse (Mus musculus)Observer
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Footprint recorded using a tracking tunnel and peanut butter as bait.
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By-the-wind Sailor (Velella velella)Observer
rodcsDescription
Casual observation of many of these organisms found in the Tasman Sea side only
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New Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)Observer
rodcsDescription
This big bird was seen resting in a tree.