The Entomological Society of New Zealand

was formed with the aim to promote the profession of entomology. Now, nearly 60 years later the society has an active membership of more than 250 people from throughout New Zealand that devote their professional or personal time to understanding and disseminating knowledge of the New Zealand insect fauna.

Snapshots Of Entomology

William Maskell described this bi-coloured beech mealybug in 1891. Cox (Fauna of NZ 11, 1987) added three more green-coloured species to this endemic Nothofagus-feeding genus. They can generally be found on N. fusca, N. menziesii and N. solandri in forests throughout New Zealand. The photo is of an S. fagi female collected at the Harwoods Hole Track carpark in North-west Nelson. She is facing down towards the leaf petiole, with her antennae tucked in beside the head, and her four white wax tail filaments protruding from the posterior end.

By Rosa Henderson

Latest News

February 8, 2013

62nd New Zealand Entomological Society Conference, 3–5 April 2013, Massey University, Palmerston North

Registration and abstract submission is now open for the 62nd New Zealand Entomological Society Conference, being held at Massey University, Palmerston North, 3–5 April 2013. The theme for this year’s conference is “If it weren’t for your gumboots, where would … Read more…

February 8, 2013

Butterflies Conference, 16–17 March 2013, UniTec, Auckland

The Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust’s aim is to help with the protection and conservation of New Zealand’s butterflies and moths and habitat. The annual conference of the Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust will be held at Unitec, Mt Albert, … Read more…

October 8, 2012

Bulletin #15 published: Identification of Lepidopteran larvae

The Entomological Society of New Zealand is pleased to announce the publication of the 15th Bulletin of the Society: Identification Guide to Lepidoptera Larvae Intercepted on Trade Pathways. This guide provides keys for the recognition of caterpillars that are commonly … Read more…