11005-30711 Cook Strait Giant weta (Deinacrida rugosa) scientist with radio-tracking receiver, monitoring the nocturnal movements of weta on Mana Island.
DSC_7849 Brian Patrick examines moths and caddis flies that gather on this 3172nd light-trapping expedition! Such expeditions may be either lone vigils, or sociable nights spent with companions - spinning yarns around a sodium light 'campfire'. Kaitorete Spit, Canterbury.
IMG_2576 Honey bee (Apis mellifera) Erin displays a frame of bees from a hive. Hanmer. European Honeybees were first introduced into New Zealand in 1839.
