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Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea)Observer
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Found by the kids digging in the sand/river bed
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Quince Leaf Blight (Diplocarpon mespili)Observer
marithaDescription
This is a total stab in the dark for me. I am not convinced of suggested ID's but this matches the best visually. I think the hedge is a Red Robin (Photinia x fraseri ) and it has been steadily deteriorating in condition.
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Observer
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wild guess on my behalf. I found it in our ceiling/roof space.
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Tiger Milkweed Butterflies (Genus Danaus)Observer
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It is either the Plain Tiger or the Lesser Wanderer. I know the lesser wanderer has been introduced to NZ.
It is smaller than your average Monarch Butterfly but much larger than admirals.
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Emperor Gum Moth (Opodiphthera eucalypti)Observer
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some sort of cocoon on a piece of driftwood washed up on the beach. 5 to 6 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide. It resembles the emperor gum moth's cocoon, but I am not sure that is what it is.
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Subfamily SalpinaeObserver
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Unsure of my Id. I have no clue as to what this is. Jelly fish spawn/eggs?
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Subfamily SalpinaeObserver
marithaDescription
Not sure if this is jellyfish eggs, fish eggs or what not. It was inside an coconut that was full of Goose neck barnacles and crabs that washed up on the beach.
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Gulfweed Crab (Planes minutus)Observer
marithaDescription
Resident on a washed up Coconut. Total guess with my Id. It had furry legs
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Goose Barnacle (Lepas anserifera)Observer
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On a floating Coconut that washed up on Waihi Beach. Lots of amazing creature on the floating habitat.
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Non-biting Midges (Family Chironomidae)Observer
marithaDescription
Found around freshwater fish tank
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Green-and-Golden Bell Frog (Ranoidea aurea)Observer
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Unfortunately found dead. Approximately 10 to 11cm long.
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Flies (Order Diptera)Observer
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In our freshwater fish tank. Will try and figure out what it is.
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Sea Mullet (Mugil cephalus)Observer
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total stab in the dark with my ID.
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Birds (Class Aves)Observer
marithaDescription
I am not sure about my ID. The egg was found by a naughty boy, who ventured into the sand dune vegetation (do not worry he got a big telling off). The egg is about 4 to 5 cm long and approx 3 cm wide. Mostly white. I asked the young boy to show me exactly were he found it, but am not sure he was able to retrace his steps with certainty. I had a look around and could not see any other eggs or signs of nest or burrows. It may well be an abandoned egg? Either way I placed it back around where he thought it was found and didn't linger in the dunes much longer, in case the parent was still about. Anyone have any idea on what birds may lay eggs of this description on the sand dunes of Matarangi?
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Elaeagnus reflexaObserver
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my best guess. Please feel free to correct me.
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Deepwater Burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus)Observer
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Several of these washed up on the beach after days of onshore winds.
