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Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Large leafy plant that has popped up in a big recently planted site. Never seen it before and also it’s the only one here. Very puzzled!
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Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Empty reproductive casing from a big of some description. Cocoon perhaps?? Found on a young coppicing /regen eucalyptus tree on Matakana island.
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New Zealand Vegetable Bug (Glaucias amyoti)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Ladybird like bug but much bigger, round in plantation forestry
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Migratory Locust (Locusta migratoria)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Cool insect that blends Onto cut stump
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Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Haven’t seen this plant before in our forestry cut overs but have seen It on the roadside of an orchard shelter belt between Paengaroa and Maungarangi road.
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Burnt Pine Longhorn (Arhopalus ferus)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Suspected burnt pine longhorn on 1 year old Radiata pine
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Genus CyclaneusmaObserver
alphmalphDescription
Very localised section of trees on one side of arias that show a distinct multitude of multiple leaders and dead needles.
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Mammals (Class Mammalia)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Potential possum or deer damage on 2yo Radiata
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Blue Pouch Fungus (Clavogaster virescens)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Unknown flower pod found in the middle of dense native forest, unsure where it came from as cannot find the plant it belongs to!
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Cardiaspina fiscellaObserver
alphmalphDescription
Eucalyptus leaves on Matakana island browning off with weird yellow colouring with brown spots.
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Three-lined Hover Fly (Helophilus seelandicus)Observer
alphmalphDescription
Is it a bee or a fly? It reportedly stung the dog!! Found in the Waikato, Te Awamutu
