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Eastern Coastal Skink

Trachylepis depressa
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Location: Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Observed on: 9th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Eastern Coastal Skink (Trachylepis depressa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: About 250mm Basking on stump in coastal forest at Bazaruto Archipelago National Park offices.

sunbird, greater double-collared

sunbird, greater double-collared
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: R342, Addo Elephant National Park
Observed on: 10th February 2007
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Greater Doublecollar Sunbird (Cinnyris afer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Addo main camp

sunbird, collared

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By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 2nd September 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Collar Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris subsp. collaris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Enjoying Aloe ciliaris (Climbing Aloe)

Live Ring Cowry

Monetaria annulus
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Location: Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Observed on: 9th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Ring Cowry (Monetaria annulus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Found foraging in shallow waters of the tidal flats on the western shore of Bazaruto Island.

starling, violet-backed

starling, violet-backed
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 13th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Violetback Starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster subsp. verreauxii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Wretched male had no regard for the camera and insisted on fooling about in the water to impress the chicks. Dishevelled spotty female was only a little better behaved.

Stayneria1

Stayneria
By: Ricardo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: R60, Worcester
Observed on: 6th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Initial ID: Witblomvygie (Stayneria neillii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

ol' hopalong

starling, red-winged
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Pilanesberg National Park, Mogwase
Observed on: 10th July 2007
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Redwing Starling (Onychognathus morio)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

starling, black-bellied

starling, black-bellied
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 7th November 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Blackbelly Starling (Lamprotornis corruscus subsp. corruscus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Portulaca kermesina

Portulaca kermesina
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Vaal Reefs
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Vygiebossie (Portulaca kermesina)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Triumfetta

Triumfetta
By: Andrew Deacon
South African National ParksToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Vaal Reefs
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Maagbossie (Triumfetta sonderi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Mimetes argenteus

Mimetes argenteus
By: Eric Harley
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Location: Somewhat North of Verkyker's kop
Observed on: 1st January 2006
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Silver pagoda (Mimetes argenteus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: Another in the Mimetes theme - this one seen in habitat in the Hottentots-Holland Mountains on the old Boland Trail. Date a bit uncertain.

juvenile spoonbill

spoonbill
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: 9, John Zikhali Rd
Observed on: 26th May 2006
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: African Spoonbill (Platalea alba)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Durban Bot Gardens

Long spurred orchid

Flowers
By: PeterRWarren
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Sani Pass
Observed on: 26th January 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Umabelebuca Omkhulu (Habenaria epipactidea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description:

Sani Pass Flower Weekend

  1. Environment. Grassland, isolated, only one seen.
  2. Plant. 320 mm. Thick stalk
  3. Leaves. Grasping stalk, broad, ribbed, v shaped.
  4. Inflorescence. Sparse blooms.
  5. Flowers. On ribbed stem. Very long spur, creamy white, green veins, rounded petals. Can't see lateral sepals so well in photographs.

Mimetes hottentoticus

Mhot1
By: Eric Harley
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Location: 3, Elizabeth Cl
Observed on: 1st January 2001
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Silver pagoda (Mimetes hottentoticus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Following on on the Mimetes theme. Photo from about 12 yrs ago. From, as I remember, grafted cuttings which Louis Vogelpoel and I obtained from K'bosch. Flourished for about 7 years.

Mimetes cucullatus

M cucullatus
By: Eric Harley
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Location: 3, Elizabeth Cl
Observed on: 19th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Cowl Pagoda (Mimetes cucullatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 7
Description: To make the point that Proteaceae can grow well in cultivation - this has been growing for over 10 yrs in my garden.

Crocodile Needlefish

Needlefish
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys is knowledgeable about FishWynand Uys's earned reputation in FishWynand Uys's earned reputation in Fish
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago Nation Park
Observed on: 7th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Crocodile Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: About 500mm TL Caught on baited hook and released

Unidentified Pelargonium

P1050879, beta
By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in PlantsM Kriek's reputation in Plants
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Pelargonium reniforme subsp. velutinum
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Leaves quite round.

Gladiolus

Gladiolus
By: jamescooper
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: 105, Wetton Rd
Observed on: 15th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Autumn Pipes (Gladiolus brevifolius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

SAM_2871

SAM_2871
By: Z. Olivier
Location: W Boondheere, Dagmada Shibis
Observed on: 12th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Scale-insects (Coccoidea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Pictures were taken in East Africa - Somalia The plants on which the lice occurs were planted outside of a building in a garden area. Lice appeared in a short period of time, and grows rapidly. Can anyone assist with identifying and provide more information regarding this?

Duvernoia aconitiflora

P1050869, beta
By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in PlantsM Kriek's reputation in Plants
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Duvernoia aconitiflora
Identifications: 4
Agreements: 1
Comments: 5

Cigar-exploded-in-face cartoonmoth

Pied moth dorsal
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Wingspan about 30mm Observed in dwelling

Hair and comb - moth

Hair and comb moth
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Morasa modesta
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 3
Description: Wingspan about 16mm Observed in dwelling

Venus' ears - really

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By: Dagmar Gleiss
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: off Windmill Beach, Simon's Town, SA
Observed on: 15th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Venus' ears or Siffies (Haliotis spadicea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Zamarada looper

Zamarada looper
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Zamarada Looper (Zamarada plana)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Wingspan about 28mm

Hawkmoth

Hawkmoth dorsal
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Hawkmoths (Sphingidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1
Description: Wingspan about 36mm Observed in dwelling

Unidentified Vitaceae

P1050812, beta
By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in PlantsM Kriek's reputation in Plants
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Cyphostemma
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Growing on cliff face where it has a scrambling habit. Leaves are palmate.

Phygelius aequalis

P1050854, beta
By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in PlantsM Kriek's reputation in Plants
Location: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 16th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Phygelius aequalis
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: No idea what this is.

Tigereye

Tiger eye
By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in InvertebratesWynand Uys's reputation in Invertebrates
Location: Blyde River Near Hoedspruit
Observed on: 15th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Omiodes
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Wingspan about 30mm Observed in dwelling

Lichen

Lichens
By: sheijohn
Botanical Society of South Africa
Location: Kalk Bay Mountains
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Initial ID: Lichen
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Lichens, possibly Foliose as well as Frucitose. Lots of Lichens on iSpot, but I thought these very pretty!

Salvinia molesta

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By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: 8, Samora Machel St
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Kariba Weed (Salvinia molesta)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Persicaria lapathifolia

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By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: R33, Amsterdam
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Initial ID: spotted knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Nymphoides thunbergiana

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By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: Campbellstr, Chrissiesmeer
Observed on: 12th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: floating heart (Nymphoides thunbergiana)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Nymphaea nouchalia var. coerulea

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By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: 8, Samora Machel St
Observed on: 14th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Initial ID: blue water lily (Nymphaea nouchalia var. coerulea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Japanese print?

sparrow, grey-headed
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Alamein Ave, Uvongo
Observed on: 5th September 2007
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Grey-headed Sparrow (Passer diffusus subsp. stygiceps)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 5
Description: Pair perching in alien Leopard tree

Cyperus spp.

Cyperus_0018
By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: N4 Nelspruit Northern Bypass, Mbombela
Observed on: 11th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Cyperus dives
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

shrike, crimson-breasted

shrike, crimson-breasted
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Dithabaneng Dam Rd, Pilanesberg National Park
Observed on: 9th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Crimsonbreast Shrike (Laniarius atrococcineus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Canna X generalis

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By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: Matsafeni Rd, Mbombela
Observed on: 5th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Canna indica
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

shrike, common fiscal

shrike, common fiscal
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: 49, Beit House Street
Observed on: 10th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Common Fiscal (Lanius collaris subsp. collaris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Placid female chilling at Rhodes

Canna indica

Canna_indica_0065
By: Lerato HovekaLerato Hoveka's reputation in Plants
Location: Snymansbult, Barberton
Observed on: 12th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Initial ID: Indian Shot (Canna indica)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

roller, lilac-breasted

roller, lilac-breasted
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Pilanesberg National Park, Mogwase
Observed on: 12th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Lilacbreast Roller (Coracias caudatus subsp. caudatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Bakubung camp, Pilanesberg NP

robin chat, white-throated

white-throated robin-chat
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: R565, Rustenburg
Observed on: 5th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Whitethroat Robinchat (Cossypha humeralis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Bakubung lodge roof

Strophanthus sp

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By: Craig Gibbon
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: P236, St Lucia Park
Observed on: 27th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Spiderflower Poison Rope (Strophanthus gerrardii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4

robin, white-browed scrub

robin, white-browed scrub
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: R565, Rustenburg
Observed on: 6th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Whitebrow Scrubrobin (Cercotrichas leucophrys subsp. pectoralis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Mankwe hide parking lot, Pilanesberg NP

just call me Skulk

robin, rcrc
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Marion Ave, Scottburgh
Observed on: 8th May 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Redcap Robinchat (Cossypha natalensis subsp. natalensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Delightful resident fellow makes himself at home

Protea simplex

Protea simplex 564
By: Francois
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Location: Southern Drakensberg (Cobham)
Observed on: 11th February 1984
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Protea simplex
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Protea simplex colonies in southern Drakensberg (KZN), near Cobham Forest Station (1984) Drakensberg foothills

Protea simplex

Protea simplex 075 AV
By: Francois
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Location: Cobham Forest Station, Drakensberg
Observed on: 11th February 1984
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Protea simplex
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Original 35mm photo taken near Cobham in southern KZN Drakensberg - beautiful colonies at a lower altitude than Protea dracomontana. Protea dracomontana does not occur in the southern Drakensberg (south of Giant's Castle)

Protea nubigena

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By: Francois
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Location: Royal Natal National Park
Observed on: 19th March 1983
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Protea nubigena
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Taken from old 35mm slide (digital copy), original taken on the higher slopes of Policeman's Helmet Ridge, 8500 feet high, Royal Natal National Park Had three visits to this colony (last visit 1987: about 50 plants in the colony) Plan a next visit in 2014.

Knophofia

Knophofia2
By: jimmy
Location: Mount Anderson Catchment Reserve
Observed on: 13th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Crassula

Crassula
By: jimmy
Location: R37, Makobulaan Nature Reserve
Observed on: 1st March 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Crassula acinaciformis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Protea dracomontana

Protea dracomontana 076 AV
By: Francois
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Location: Drakensberg top of Little Berg
Observed on: 15th February 1983
Added to iSpot: 15th March 2013
Likely ID: Protea dracomontana
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Cathedral Peak - Cathkin Peak area, Drakensberg, KZN (Old 35mm slide, retook digital picture of slide) Taken in Drakensberg fynbos, 7000 ft altitude

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