Environment

Pest insects

Argentine ant

Argentine ant

Linepithema humile
Among the 100 most invasive species on Earth.

Guava moth

Guava moth

Coscinoptycha improbana
The larvae feed on ripening fruit.

White-tailed spider

Spiders

Katipo and white-tailed spiders are found in Northland.

Tropical grass webworm

Tropical grass webworm

Herpetogramma licarsisalis
Mainly found on the Aupōuri Peninsula.

Wasp

Wasps

Vespula vulgaris
There are two type of wasps