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Large Armoured Darkling Beetles (Genus Anomalipus)

Observer

faranani

Date

December 14, 1979

Description

Between 1975 and 1986, an insect collection was collated by Anthony Cornel. Among the collection labels, A. Cornel, N.P. Gericke, and C. Shackleton are indicated as collectors. In an email to Professor Charlie Shackleton, an ecologist from Rhodes University, he recalls an entomology module as part of Zoology II in 1981 under Vincent James at the University of the Witwatersrand, where students had a practical assessment to collect insects.

At some stage, the collection was in the possession of Professor Leo Braack, author of “Field Guide to Insects of the Kruger National Park.” However, as he was leaving South Africa to focus on malaria research, it was passed on to Dr Cathy Dzerefos at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Given the increasing significance of the iNaturalist app, georeferencing software, and the limited data available on insects, a new application for the collection has been made possible.

Darkling Beetles - Photo (c) Brandon Woo, all rights reserved, uploaded by Brandon Woo
cdzerefos's ID: Darkling Beetles (Family Tenebrionidae)
Added on June 14, 2024
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Elephant Armoured Darkling Beetle (Anomalipus elephas)

Observer

faranani

Date

December 14, 1979

Description

Between 1975 and 1986, an insect collection was collated by Anthony Cornel. Among the collection labels, A. Cornel, N.P. Gericke, and C. Shackleton are indicated as collectors. In an email to Professor Charlie Shackleton, an ecologist from Rhodes University, he recalls an entomology module as part of Zoology II in 1981 under Vincent James at the University of the Witwatersrand, where students had a practical assessment to collect insects.

At some stage, the collection was in the possession of Professor Leo Braack, author of “Field Guide to Insects of the Kruger National Park.” However, as he was leaving South Africa to focus on malaria research, it was passed on to Dr Cathy Dzerefos at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Given the increasing significance of the iNaturalist app, georeferencing software, and the limited data available on insects, a new application for the collection has been made possible.

Large Armoured Darkling Beetles - Photo (c) Wynand Uys, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Wynand Uys
cdzerefos's ID: Large Armoured Darkling Beetles (Genus Anomalipus)
Added on June 14, 2024
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Lavender Feverberry (Croton gratissimus)

Observer

john82186

Date

April 27, 2024 09:10 AM SAST
Lavender Feverberry - Photo (c) Marina van Wyk, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marina van Wyk
cdzerefos's ID: Lavender Feverberry (Croton gratissimus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Catthorn Asparagus (Asparagus suaveolens)

Observer

john82186

Date

April 28, 2024 08:02 AM SAST
Catthorn Asparagus - Photo (c) linda willemse, all rights reserved, uploaded by linda willemse
cdzerefos's ID: Catthorn Asparagus (Asparagus suaveolens)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

Observer

john82186

Date

April 28, 2024 08:04 AM SAST
Barberton Daisy - Photo (c) Joan Faiola, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joan Faiola
cdzerefos's ID: Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Wax Scales (Genus Ceroplastes)

Observer

john82186

Date

April 28, 2024 09:33 AM SAST
Wax Scales - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
cdzerefos's ID: Wax Scales (Genus Ceroplastes)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Paintbrush Lily (Scadoxus puniceus)

Observer

john82186

Date

April 29, 2024 09:27 AM SAST
Paintbrush Lily - Photo (c) Richard Gill, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Richard Gill
cdzerefos's ID: Paintbrush Lily (Scadoxus puniceus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Grasses (Family Poaceae)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 26, 2024 10:10 AM SAST
Grasses - Photo (c) Konstantin Romanov, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Konstantin Romanov
cdzerefos's ID: Grasses (Family Poaceae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Creeping Chaffweed (Alternanthera pungens)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 26, 2024 10:37 AM SAST
Creeping Chaffweed - Photo (c) Nathan Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nathan Taylor
cdzerefos's ID: Creeping Chaffweed (Alternanthera pungens)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Chaff Flowers (Genus Achyranthes)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 26, 2024 10:43 AM SAST
Chaff Flowers - Photo (c) Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
cdzerefos's ID: Chaff Flowers (Genus Achyranthes)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Common Morning-Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 26, 2024 10:59 AM SAST
Common Morning-Glory - Photo (c) rmjf95, all rights reserved
cdzerefos's ID: Common Morning-Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 26, 2024 11:32 AM SAST
Privets - Photo (c) pileatedtree, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by pileatedtree
cdzerefos's ID: Privets (Genus Ligustrum)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Thicket Spurflower (Coleus madagascariensis)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:12 PM SAST
Thicket Spurflower - Photo (c) qgrobler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by qgrobler
cdzerefos's ID: Thicket Spurflower (Coleus madagascariensis)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Agapanthus (Genus Agapanthus)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:13 PM SAST
Agapanthus - Photo (c) Emanuel Vieira, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Emanuel Vieira
cdzerefos's ID: Agapanthus (Genus Agapanthus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Blow Flies (Family Calliphoridae)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:22 PM SAST
Blow Flies - Photo (c) budak, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by budak
cdzerefos's ID: Blow Flies (Family Calliphoridae)
Added on May 9, 2024
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White Mulberry (Morus alba)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:25 PM SAST
Mulberries - Photo (c) Melissa McMasters, some rights reserved (CC BY)
cdzerefos's ID: Mulberries (Genus Morus)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:27 PM SAST
Hackberries - Photo (c) Javi Gonzalez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Javi Gonzalez
cdzerefos's ID: Hackberries (Genus Celtis)
Added on May 9, 2024
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African Sumac (Searsia lancea)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:39 PM SAST
African Sumac - Photo (c) Erika Delemarre, all rights reserved, uploaded by Erika Delemarre
cdzerefos's ID: African Sumac (Searsia lancea)
Added on May 9, 2024
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Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)

Observer

mashate

Date

April 27, 2024 12:41 PM SAST
Rock Pigeon - Photo (c) Константин Самодуров, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Константин Самодуров
cdzerefos's ID: Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)
Added on May 9, 2024
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What

Bugweed (Solanum mauritianum)

Observer

collin80522

Date

May 7, 2024 01:54 PM SAST
Bugweed - Photo (c) Louisa Billeter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
cdzerefos's ID: Bugweed (Solanum mauritianum)
Added on May 7, 2024
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Common Spikethorn (Gymnosporia buxifolia)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 12:04 PM SAST
Common Spikethorn - Photo (c) Suzaan Kritzinger-Klopper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Suzaan Kritzinger-Klopper
cdzerefos's ID: Common Spikethorn (Gymnosporia buxifolia)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Aroma (Dichrostachys cinerea)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 10:36 AM SAST
Aroma - Photo (c) Ricky Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ricky Taylor
cdzerefos's ID: Aroma (Dichrostachys cinerea)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Elegant Grasshopper (Zonocerus elegans)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:04 AM SAST
Elegant Grasshopper - Photo (c) Jaunne-Marelize Van Tonder, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jaunne-Marelize Van Tonder
cdzerefos's ID: Elegant Grasshopper (Zonocerus elegans)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Cape Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:18 AM SAST
Cape Porcupine - Photo (c) Markus  Lilje, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Markus  Lilje
cdzerefos's ID: Cape Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Sages (Genus Salvia)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:20 AM SAST

Place

Missing Location
Sages - Photo (c) Nico Rossi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nico Rossi
cdzerefos's ID: Sages (Genus Salvia)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:48 AM SAST
Indian Fig Opuntia - Photo (c) martishte, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by martishte
cdzerefos's ID: Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica)
Added on May 2, 2024
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African Sumac (Searsia lancea)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:48 AM SAST
African Sumac - Photo (c) Erika Delemarre, all rights reserved, uploaded by Erika Delemarre
cdzerefos's ID: African Sumac (Searsia lancea)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus)

Observer

collin80522

Date

April 27, 2024 05:55 PM SAST
Kikuyu Grass - Photo (c) Hanno Schaefer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Hanno Schaefer
cdzerefos's ID: Kikuyu Grass (Cenchrus clandestinus)
Added on May 2, 2024
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Observer

collin80522

Date

April 26, 2024 11:37 AM SAST

Place

Missing Location
Ceroplesis orientalis - Photo (c) Ryan van Huyssteen, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Ryan van Huyssteen
cdzerefos's ID: Ceroplesis orientalis, a member of Flat-faced Longhorn Beetles (Subfamily Lamiinae)
Added on May 2, 2024
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French Marigold (Tagetes patula)

Observer

collin80522

Date

January 15, 2024 04:23 PM SAST

Place

Missing Location
French Marigold - Photo (c) brianmdub, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
cdzerefos's ID: French Marigold (Tagetes patula)
Added on May 2, 2024
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