Observations by ronelellis

Large green moth as long as my index finger

These insects are found on my banana and Paw paw plants in my greenhouse. Measures 13 mm. Coloring is black with white bits.

Grew in a log native timber

in natural forest off track on the slopes of the island

Grow in in my greenhouse, this one seems to be seeding

Found in the western hills of Tawa in under growth of a Pine forest.

I think this is a fly agaric, but the yellow one throws me a bit. Found in the western hills of Tawa in the under growth of a Pine forest.

Western hills of Tawa, in the under growth of a Pine forest. As big as my hand.

Growing in a regenerating forest floor under some old pine trees. Western hills of Tawa

Found in the western hills of Tawa, in the Pins forest.

Little caterpillar about 10mm long, when disturbed it wriggles furiously along almost looking like it is jumping. Found it in my greenhouse chomping on my radish leaves.