NZCS Paloemeu River Expedition 1993

Study Extent

Sampling

Quality Control

Method steps

1. 1. The amphibians and reptiles were collected using line transects during day time surveys. Insects were collected using various methods (passive sampling, active sampling). 2. The specimens were labeled in the field and after identification a collection number was assigned to each specimen. 3. The specimens were first preserved in formaldehyde and then transferred into 70% Ethanol. Insects were dried and pinnen. 4. All specimens were identified to species using literature and identification keys.

1. Coleoptera
   common name: Beetles rank: order
2. Diptera
   common name: Flies and Mosquitoes rank: order
3. Hemiptera
   common name: True Bugs rank: order
4. Homoptera
   common name: Leaf hoppers, Plant hoppers, Tree hoppers rank: order
5. Hymenoptera
   common name: Bees, Wasps, Ants rank: order
6. Lepidoptera
   common name: Butterflies rank: order
7. Odonata
   common name: Dragonflies, Damselflies rank: order
8. Orthoptera
   common name: Grasshoppers, Locust, Crickets, Katydids rank: order
9. Thysanoptera
   common name: Thrips rank: order
10. Collembola
    common name: Springtails rank: order
11. Opiliones
    common name: Harvestmen rank: order
12. Scorpiones
    common name: Scorpions rank: order
13. Polydesmida
    common name: Millipedes rank: order
14. Characiformes
    common name: Piranha, Tetras rank: order
15. Siluriformes
    common name: Catfishes rank: order
16. Amphibia
    common name: Amphibians rank: class
17. Squamata
    common name: Snakes, Lizards rank: order