2012 Programme
APRIL Thursday 26th—6:20 pm.
Robert Hoare—Butterflies and Moths around Auckland
Auckland Zoo, Grasslands room.
In conjunction with the Zoological Society of Auckland. Entrance on left before main Zoo entrance. There will be a small entrance fee.
MAY Thursday 24th—7:30 pm
Shaun Bennet and Olwyn Green—Entomological Films
JUNE Thursday 28th—7:30 pm
Olwyn and Chris Green—An expedition to Mayor Island: an illustrated talk
JULY Thursday 26th—7:30 pm
Alan Flynn and Nicholas Martin—Ladybirds in New Zealand
A talk with photos of adults and larvae.
AUGUST Thursday 23rd—7:30 pm
A photograph evening of Auckland Branch Entomologists and their activities: Past and Present. You can bring your own photos.
SEPTEMBER Thursday 27th—7:30 pm
Rich Leschen—A picnickers guide to Neotropical beetles
SEPTEMBER Sunday 23rd—9:15 am
Field trip: Rangitoto Island.
The ferry leaves Auckland Ferry Building at 9:15 am. The cost is about $25 for adults, $12.50 for children. Take lunch and water.
Please remain aware of Rangitoto’s biosecurity needs. Avoid introducing weeds, exotic plants, animal pests or insets to the island; check your clothing & bags contaminants.
Leader: Robert Hoare, phone: 574-4112 during work hours or 817 8702
OCTOBER Thursday 25th—7:30 pm
Shaun Forgie—New Zealand’s native dung beetles (Scarabaeidae)
The latest research on these neglected beetles.
OCTOBER Sunday 28th—8:00 am
Field trip: Kawau Island—Vivian Bay.
Ferry leaves Sandspit (nr Warkworth) at 8:00 am. Return from Vivian Bay 3:45 or 6:30 pm Return fare: $50.
Leader: Rudi Schnitzler, phone 9093052
NOVEMBER Thursday 22nd—7:00 pm
Annual Dinner
Venue: West Wind Theatre Restaurant, 177 Riversdale Road, Avondale. Cost: $25/head (BYO).
This year a prize will be awarded to the best insect cushion or cushion cover.
Please book with Grace Hall (574 4107 or 828 7936) by 6th November.
NOVEMBER Sunday 25th—10:00 am
Field trip: Matuku
A field trip to see giraffe weevils and more.
Meet in the Car park down Snow Lane which is off Jonkers Road. Bring lunch.
Leader: Christina Painting, phone 525 6988
2013 Programme
FEBRUARY, Thursday 23rd—7:30 pm
Annual General Meeting
Landcare Research, Tamaki Campus.
Bring along your ideas for next year’s programme.
Followed by member’s photographs.
FEBRUARY, Saturday & Sunday 23–24th
Explorama: Auckland Museum.
Walks to look for insects in the Domain, displays in the Atrium and visits behind the scenes.
Leader: John Early, phone: 306 7042
MARCH, Thursday 28th—7:30 pm
Rudi Schnitzler—Developing a key to the Tachinidae (Diptera)
These flies are parasites of insects. There are native and adventive species, including the controversial Trigonospila brevifacies species released into New Zealand to control leafroller moths.
MARCH, Sunday 31st—10:00 am
Field trip: Tuff Crater, Northshore.
Meet at the Canon car park at the end of Warehouse Way. Take Esmond Rd exit off motorway, head west along Akoranga Drive. Warehouse Way is first left at the traffic lights Insect survey. Bring Lunch.
Leader: Alan Emmerson, phone: 473 2216
General Information
Evening Meetings
Meetings will be held on the Tamaki Campus of the University Auckland in the Landcare Research building, which is at 231 Morrin Road and by the third entrance into the University campus along Morrin road.
Parking is available on the road and in the car park. Doors will be open from 7:20 to 7:40 pm.
Tea and coffee at 50c. Visitors welcome. Please bring along for our display table any interesting specimens or photos you have found.
Field Trips
When participating in field trips, please bring:
- Boots or strong footwear
- Raincoat or warm clothing, sun hat
- Lunch, drink (or suitable snack)
- Collecting gear if desired
- Pencil and paper
- Torch (working)
- Insect repellent
- Whistle
- Map of area
Car pooling: If you wish to go on a field trip and want to travel with someone else, contact the leader of the field trip who will try and find someone to take you.
NOTE
Events in this programme are liable to alteration without notice. Please check with a committee member if you wish to confirm a topic or field trip. In the event of doubtful weather conditions for field trips, contact the trip leader.