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Here's my surprise of the day (and the year so far).
Cinnabar moths were introduced into New Zealand to control ragwort.
I have never seen cinnabar moth larvae in Christchurch city before, and I have never seen them feeding on the native ragwort relative *Senecio quadridentatus* before.
And, yet, here they are in Christchurch city today doing exactly that.
If you see any, please let me know.
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/257561024
#insects #Biocontrol #NZ #Ōtautahi #Christchurch #PlantInsectInteractions
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From Project Jonah #whale #stranding update:
The whale is currently stranded on the ocean side of a sandbar which is too deep to walk to. With the light now gone and high tide at 11pm the decision has been made not to enter the water tonight.
Please assist the response by respecting any restrictions put in place by DOC, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Project Jonah or the Police, and by not heading to the beach to sightsee.