Green planthopper Siphanta acuta nymph
Green planthopper Siphanta acuta nymph just hanging out in my Sarracenia purpurea which is ironically a carnivorous plant
Drosera Binata
Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew. It is a large, perennial sundew native to south-eastern Australia and New Zealand.
Anthurium Clarinervium
Anthurium Clarinervium inflorescence in its female phase producing oodles of stigmatic fluid, this fluid helps the pollen stick to the stigma of the spadex, ensuring successful pollination. I was a bit surprised to see it and had to google about … Continue reading
Alocasia Cuprea
I sliced open an Alocasia Cuprea flower and was not disappointed 😍 wow 💚
Arum palaestinum
Quite possibly the most gothic plant I’ve added to my collection – Arum palaestinum 💜🖤 Can’t wait until she’s fully settled/established as her leaves and flowers are so stunning. Thank you Marty and Angela 💚
Pied stilt – Poaka
The pied stilt is a small wading bird with black-and-white coloration and very long pink legs. It is common at wetlands and coastal areas throughout New Zealand and may be seen feeding alongside oystercatchers. Pied stilts tend to be shy … Continue reading
Sooty Orbweaver
Salsa fuliginata, commonly known as the sooty orbweaver, is a orb-weaver spider in the genus Salsa. The species is found throughout southeastern Australia and New Zealand. Wikipedia has a great write up about these beautiful little spiders. Found this beautiful little spider in St Leonards, Dunedin, New … Continue reading
Dahlia – Totally Tangerine
Totally in love with this dahlia.
Becca Muir Photography 