New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2023
Have you voted for New Zealand’s bug of the year yet? 🐞🦗
The Entomological Society of New Zealand has identified 24 strong contenders.
Two of the nominees are being represented by our very own scientists, Dr Chrissie Painting (Tuwhaipapa - Giraffe Weevil) and PhD student, Simon Connolly (Kahuwai - Black Tunnelweb Spider). 🕷️
“Conservation tends to focus on charismatic species such as endangered birds, but invertebrates and their global decline are often overlooked,” says Chrissie.
Vote for your favourite bug now 👉 bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz...
#KoTeTangata #ForThePeople
#BugOfTheYear2023 #BugOfTheYear #NZConservation #Conservation #NZInsects #Insects #InsectBiodiversity #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.1% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.9% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲
I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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