Devil’s Coach Horse

This is cool! And so beautiful! Creophilus oculatus or devil’s coach horse is a species of large carrion-feeding rove beetle endemic to New Zealand. “The name “devil’s coach horse” is used for Ocypus olens, another large species of rove beetle … Continue reading

Little Oak

We’ve been growing this beautiful little Oak tree from seed. “Oak symbolises strength, endurance, power and ancient wisdom. The oak tree’s strong roots penetrate deeply into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place. Like the backbone of the earth, its … Continue reading

Gull Bird

Just a gull bird hanging out on a post. The classic red-billed gull or tarāpunga, (also known as silver gull, tarapunga, mackerel gull, Jackie (Chathams), akiaki, seagull, redbilled gull, red billed gull), are found in most coastal locations throughout New … Continue reading

Longtailed Mealybug

Good morning 🙂 I had an unwanted visitor on my Hoya Polyneura, as far as I can tell she is the only one but I have not properly looked. She was very cool to photograph though, so beautiful and alien … Continue reading