11005-02410 Fiordland Wainuia (Wainuia nsp.) adult of an undescribed species from Fiordland. Its most distinctive characteristic is the bright yellow-orange colour of the mantle secretion, which differs from the blue-purple coloration of all other Wainuia spp. Lake Liz, Transit Valley. Fiordland *
11005-02422 Fiordland Wainuia (Wainuia nsp.) adult of an undescribed species from Fiordland attacking earthworm prey. Its most distinctive characteristic is the bright yellow-orange colour of the mantle secretion, which differs from the blue-purple coloration of all other Wainuia spp. Lake Liz, Transit Valley. Fiordland *
DSC_5792 Kauri snail, or pupurangi (Paryphanta busbyi) adult on kauri forest floor. Once widespread in Northland, they now suffer heavy predation from animal pests such as rats, possums and pigs. These giant snails are carnivorous, their diet consists of earthworms, insects, insect larvae, and other snails. Snail hatchlings spend a period of time avoiding their cannibalistic parents, by living in trees and shrubs up to 6 metres above the ground. Waipoua Forest, Northland *
