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mbnzt.bsky.social
@mbnzt.bsky.social
The official account of the not-for-profit organisation, Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust, ensuring New Zealand’s biodiversity promotes a thriving moth and butterfly population 🦋

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This is a tiny little copper butterfly, Lycaena species, only found in NZ! But which one? Thanks to a grant from Canon Oceania we will be closer to identifying exactly what species it is! #MBNZT #CanonANZ #ButterflyDiscoveryProject

More information here: www.nzbutterflies.org.nz/project/butt...
September 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It's so good to see people utilising native nettles in their gardens and conservation projects. Not only is it teh host for our beautiful admiral species BUT there are TEN other native Lepidoptera species which rely on this plant to breed! #mbnzt #conservationweek2025 #conservationweek @docgovtnz
September 2, 2025 at 3:29 AM
✨ Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨🦋
Celebrate Matariki and reflect on the beauty and uniqueness of Aotearoa.🐛🦋 Just like the stars they guide us to value and care for small wonders around us. 🌿🌠
Protect what’s rare, cherish what’s ours!
#Matariki2025 #NZButterflies #ConservationNZ #butterflies #moths
June 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM