Photos / Sounds

What

Open-holed Trapdoor Spiders (Genus Stanwellia)

Observer

bill-nz

Date

October 27, 2018 02:14 PM NZDT

Description

Had been paralysed by a shiny blue/black hunting wasp. An ID would be most appreciated.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

mattward

Date

November 29, 2016 12:56 PM +14

Description

This species appears to have just started flowering, including one specimen opening during my visit.

Photos / Sounds

What

Spider Orchids (Genus Corybas)

Observer

katiew

Date

October 30, 2016 09:37 AM NZDT

Description

Blackcleugh forest walk, orchids in flower and growing beside the stream, almost at the waters edge.
Note long narrow up turned tip on the dorsal , dark red labellum.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

bill-nz

Date

June 6, 2016

Description

Often mimics Ramarama (Lophomyrtus bullata) in this locality. However, the flowers give it away.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

bill-nz

Date

December 30, 2009 02:36 PM NZDT