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.
Early records of this longhorn are all from Pitt Island and Chatham Island, but more recently it has been seen only on Rangitira. and is believed to be extinct on the larger islands. Larvae feed on Coprosma chathamica, and adults have occasionally been seen climbing trunks of Coprosma trees at night. The species is regarded as endangered, and is classed as Nationally Critical.
By Rowan Emberson
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…
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…
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…