Bright Green Gekko

Generally nocturnal, yet surprisingly active during the day, bathing in the suns light, absorbing radiant heat ... with speed and agility ... eyes always watching, unblinking, watching, observing ...

Monday, March 23, 2009

NATIONAL PARK : Paperwasp Nest Discovered in the Wall Lining : March 2009
While stripping off the wall lining in preparation for heatpump installation next month this incredible paperwasp nest was found, with another in the upper corner of the wall. It appears to be some decades old, so from the original location in Napier ... thankfully the previous inhabitants have since left.


Read more about Paperwasps in New Zealand:
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biocons/invertebrates/Wasps/index.asp
NZ Wasp's and Bees :
http://www.teara.govt.nz/TheBush/InsectsAndOtherInvertebrates/WaspsAndBees/1/en

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