john_early's Identifications

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What

Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)

Observer

daisyxu

Date

May 10, 2024 11:33 AM NZST

Place

South Island / Te Waipounamu, 林肯, 坎特伯雷, NZ (Google, OSM)
Spotted Ground Swift Spider - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
john_early's ID: Spotted Ground Swift Spider (Nyssus coloripes)
Added on May 10, 2024
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What

South African Mantis (Miomantis caffra)

Observer

tim86468

Date

May 10, 2024 01:04 PM NZST

Place

Aro Valley, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

On a cinder block wall, abdomen appears swollen

South African Mantis - Photo (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Emily L. Stanley
john_early's ID: South African Mantis (Miomantis caffra)
Added on May 10, 2024
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What

New Zealand Giant Centipede (Cormocephalus rubriceps)

Observer

texaninnz

Date

May 4, 2024 09:15 AM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Waipapa, Northland, NZ (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Giant Centipede - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
john_early's ID: New Zealand Giant Centipede (Cormocephalus rubriceps)
Added on May 10, 2024
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What

Pittosporum Shield Bug (Monteithiella humeralis)

Observer

crellow

Date

May 10, 2024 01:44 PM NZST

Place

South Island / Te Waipounamu, Lincoln, Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
Pittosporum Shield Bug - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
john_early's ID: Pittosporum Shield Bug (Monteithiella humeralis)
Added on May 10, 2024
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What

Large Hover Fly (Melangyna novaezelandiae)

Observer

heidi_q

Date

May 6, 2024 03:15 PM NZST

Place

Kaiapoi, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Large Hover Fly - Photo (c) Grey Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Grey Smith
john_early's ID: Large Hover Fly (Melangyna novaezelandiae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Pachyrhamma edwardsii

Observer

kiwi_plays_bongos

Date

May 9, 2024 01:11 PM NZST

Place

Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Pachyrhamma edwardsii - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
john_early's ID: Pachyrhamma edwardsii, a member of Cave Wētā (Subfamily Macropathinae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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3 photos

What

Pachyrhamma edwardsii

Observer

kiwi_plays_bongos

Date

May 9, 2024 01:09 PM NZST

Place

Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington, Wellington, NZ (Google, OSM)
Pachyrhamma edwardsii - Photo (c) Phil Bendle, all rights reserved, uploaded by Phil Bendle
john_early's ID: Pachyrhamma edwardsii, a member of Cave Wētā (Subfamily Macropathinae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

Observer

livcauliflower

Date

May 6, 2024 09:36 AM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ (Google, OSM)
Lemon Tree Borer Parasitoid Wasp - Photo (c) Maurice, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maurice
john_early's ID: Lemon Tree Borer Parasitoid Wasp (Xanthocryptus novozealandicus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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6 photos

What

Hover Flies (Family Syrphidae)

Observer

joknight_nz

Date

February 26, 2024 06:18 PM NZDT

Place

Kaipara, Northland, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Hover Flies - Photo (c) RAP, all rights reserved, uploaded by RAP
john_early's ID: Hover Flies (Family Syrphidae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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2 photos

What

Netelia producta

Observer

will697

Date

May 2024

Place

Western Bay of Plenty, NZ-BP, NZ (Google, OSM)
Netelia producta - Photo (c) Tom, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom
john_early's ID: Netelia producta, a member of Ichneumonid Wasps (Family Ichneumonidae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Neurogalesus carinatus

Observer

flossiepip

Date

April 13, 2023 04:39 PM NZST

Place

Ruawai, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Neurogalesus carinatus - Photo (c) Auckland War Memorial Museum, some rights reserved (CC BY)
john_early's ID: Neurogalesus carinatus, a member of Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees (Suborder Apocrita)
Added on May 9, 2024
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4 photos

What

Braconid Wasps (Family Braconidae)

Observer

joknight_nz

Date

March 4, 2024 11:47 PM NZDT

Place

Mangawhai, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Braconid Wasps - Photo (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug
john_early's ID: Braconid Wasps (Family Braconidae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Australian Bag Moth (Cebysa leucotelus)

Observer

nilu1974

Date

May 3, 2024 03:15 PM NZST

Place

Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Closer to the Vet Pond in Massey University,Palmerston north, New Zealand.

Australian Bag Moth - Photo (c) Brian Peers, all rights reserved, uploaded by Brian Peers
john_early's ID: Australian Bag Moth (Cebysa leucotelus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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2 photos

What

Common Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax)

Observer

jack1309

Date

May 6, 2024 09:13 AM NZST

Place

Johnsonville, Wellington, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Common Drone Fly - Photo (c) hobiecat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by hobiecat
john_early's ID: Common Drone Fly (Eristalis tenax)
Added on May 5, 2024
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2 photos

What

Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)

Observer

maxiha

Date

April 26, 2024 12:25 PM NZST

Place

Lincoln University, Canterbury 7608, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Caught in light trap

Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
john_early's ID: Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)
Added on May 5, 2024
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What

Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)

Observer

andymckay

Date

May 5, 2024 12:39 PM NZST

Place

Ruapehu Street at Riwai Street, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Gisborne Cockroach - Photo (c) Jean and Fred, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
john_early's ID: Gisborne Cockroach (Drymaplaneta semivitta)
Added on May 5, 2024
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2 photos

What

Australian Paper Wasp (Polistes humilis)

Observer

number8dave

Date

May 5, 2024 01:02 PM NZST

Place

Taupiri, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Australian Paper Wasp - Photo (c) tangatawhenua, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by tangatawhenua
john_early's ID: Australian Paper Wasp (Polistes humilis)
Added on May 5, 2024
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2 photos

What

Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)

Observer

seamusmoran

Date

April 26, 2024 01:56 PM NZST

Place

Ilam, Christchurch, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
john_early's ID: Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)
Added on May 5, 2024
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What

Pauesia nigrovaria

Observer

tyler_mcbeth

Date

May 2, 2024 07:45 PM NZST

Place

Kaiapoi, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

Two mummified individuals alongside a living Aphid

Pauesia nigrovaria - Photo (c) eucolaspis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
john_early's ID: Pauesia nigrovaria, a member of Aphid Mummy Wasps (Subfamily Aphidiinae)
Added on May 3, 2024
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What

Genus Heterojapyx

Observer

mike68lusk

Date

May 3, 2024 08:32 AM NZST

Place

Clifton 4180, New Zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

quite common under rocks and wood

Heterojapyx - Photo (c) bugman-nz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by bugman-nz
john_early's ID: Genus Heterojapyx, a member of Forcepstails (Suborder Dicellurata)
Added on May 3, 2024
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What

Auckland Tree Weta (Hemideina thoracica)

Observer

kermadecer95

Date

May 2, 2024 02:14 PM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Te Kao, Northland, NZ (Google, OSM)
Auckland Tree Weta - Photo (c) Arama Mataira, all rights reserved, uploaded by Arama Mataira
john_early's ID: Auckland Tree Weta (Hemideina thoracica)
Added on May 3, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mata (Anisolabis littorea)

Observer

jupal04

Date

April 27, 2024 07:19 PM NZST

Place

Birdlings Flat 7591, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Mata - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg
john_early's ID: Mata (Anisolabis littorea)
Added on May 2, 2024
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What

Willow Redgall Sawfly (Euura proxima)

Observer

jupal04

Date

April 26, 2024 07:24 PM NZST

Place

Ohoka, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Willow Redgall Sawfly - Photo (c) Andrey Ponomarev, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andrey Ponomarev
john_early's ID: Willow Redgall Sawfly (Euura proxima)
Added on May 2, 2024
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What

Genus Oxyethira

Observer

mark2-nz

Date

May 3, 2024 09:39 AM NZST

Place

Taylor River, Marlborough, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Oxyethira - Photo (c) Kimberlie Sasan, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), uploaded by Kimberlie Sasan
john_early's ID: Genus Oxyethira, a member of Microcaddisflies (Family Hydroptilidae)
Added on May 2, 2024
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What

South African Mantis (Miomantis caffra)

Observer

al45

Date

May 1, 2024 12:05 PM NZST

Place

North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui, Auckland, Auckland, NZ (Google, OSM)
South African Mantis - Photo (c) Emily L. Stanley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Emily L. Stanley
john_early's ID: South African Mantis (Miomantis caffra)
Added on May 1, 2024
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What

Fairy Wasps (Family Mymaridae)

Observer

ollyball

Date

May 2024

Place

Waikato, NZ (Google, OSM)
Fairy Wasps - Photo (c) bleu.geo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
john_early's ID: Fairy Wasps (Family Mymaridae)
Added on May 1, 2024
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What

New Zealand Mason Wasp (Pison spinolae)

Observer

rhondabillington

Date

April 28, 2024 02:31 PM NZST

Place

Otaihanga, Paraparaumu, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
New Zealand Mason Wasp - Photo (c) Steve Kerr, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Kerr
john_early's ID: New Zealand Mason Wasp (Pison spinolae)
Added on May 1, 2024
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What

Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)

Observer

wjiang

Date

April 2024

Place

Canterbury, NZ (Google, OSM)
Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly - Photo (c) Jon Sullivan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
john_early's ID: Tasmanian Wingless Soldier Fly (Boreoides tasmaniensis)
Added on May 1, 2024
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What

Nambouria xanthops

Observer

noahfenwick

Date

April 28, 2024 03:40 PM NZST

Place

Lincoln, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Nambouria xanthops - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
john_early's ID: Nambouria xanthops, a member of Chalcidoid Wasps (Superfamily Chalcidoidea)
Added on May 1, 2024
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What

Eucalyptus Leaf-blister Sawfly (Phylacteophaga froggatti)

Observer

noahfenwick

Date

April 27, 2024 12:44 PM NZST

Place

Mt Pleasant Rd near Main Rd, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand (Google, OSM)
Eucalyptus Leaf-blister Sawfly - Photo (c) Stephen Thorpe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stephen Thorpe
john_early's ID: Eucalyptus Leaf-blister Sawfly (Phylacteophaga froggatti)
Added on May 1, 2024
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