DSC_5186 (Rhytida otagoensis) typically lives under fern or leaf litter and in damp rock piles in unmodified native forest, and under tussock or scrub in the subalpine zone. They are carnivores, and carrion feeders, with members of the genus showing an intriguing variety of carnivorous habits, including for example, carrying their prey around on their prehensile tails. Croydon Bush *
DSC_1711 Northland Rhytida (Amborhytida dunniae) a medium sized, carnivorous land snail which feeds on earthworms and small snails. It is still widespread in Northland, but declining in numbers. Rawene *
11005-02507 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. Esperance Valley, Fiordland *
