Here are 4 common New Zealand cicadas that you may see and likely hear during summer. These are just a few of the more than 40 species of cicada in the country. Well, we are at that time of year again when the bush is…
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Scale insects form the basis of an ecosystem in the native beech forests of New Zealand. Here is an explanation of this ecosystem and how introduced wasps are changing it. This sounds like it could be the title of some horror movie – scale insects,…
The monarch butterfly is one of only about 70 butterflies in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these native butterflies that only arrived recently. The other day when I got back home and stepped out of my van I saw a super cool sight.…
Can you tell if that flying insect you find in New Zealand is a dragonfly or damselfly? Here are 4 tips to easily tell them apart. New Zealand has a huge number of endemic insects. Scientists estimate that there are around 20,000 insects in New…
These common New Zealand insects can be found in all parts of this island country. The insects of New Zealand include a lot more than just wetas and glowworms. The insects of this country are as unique and special as the birds, trees, reptiles, and…