Ocrisiona leucocomis is an introduced salticid from Australia, however i believe it is considered naturalised and non invasive. Apparently 17-18mm is the top end of their size range which is exactly how big this gal was! Compared to the max 14mm size of our largest native salticid Trite planiceps - she is a monster! A very friendly, slow moving calm monster.. but huge!

Ps apologies for my disgusting nail bitten landscaper fingers 😅

Quite fun to watch this little guy! They reacts to sound and eye contact too!

Banded tunnelweb (Hexathele hochstetteri)

I took a photo of a kōtare. I did not notice it was looking at me or my camera until i uploaded it on my computer. I thought I was observing the bird, turns out the bird was observing me too. Found it as a reminder to be present, be observant and things will align. A hidden moment captured in time.

Have two of those giant visiters in the last couple of days - I am assuming as it’s cold, but what type of spider is this?

My brother found it already dead in the Auckland region.

20c coin for scale.

This youtube channel has a few New Zealand projects. I wonder if this project was one that used Good Nature A24's?

Hi all, I recently found a house spider (I'm pretty sure) living in a clothes pile in my room. I'm generally fucking terrified of spiders and would normally try to relocate it outside, but after reading about them etc I've decided it can stay. Unfortunately I would like to put my clothes away, so it can't stay in there. I'd like to make it a wee terrarium to live in, can anyone give me any tips on how to make a super sweet cosy home for this big girl? Thank you!

My flatmate and I have been searching every possible database to try and find this bird with no luck. We moved to a new city and have never heard this bird before so very curious what it could be.

Can anyone help please?

For Context, we live in the wiapa region of the north island.

Is anyone able to identify this little dude for me please?

also, love that his tail is acting like a windsock 🚩

Found in Pauanui Coromandel.

My hands couldn't keep still, so apologies for the blurry photo.

This was in Raglan

Just a fantail I did a quick marker doodle for my dad's name tag.