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Rainbow caterpillar

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By: Dewidine
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersGroen Sebenza
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Location: R399, West Coast Peninsula
Observed on: 16th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Initial ID: Emperor pine moth (Imbrasia cytherea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Feeding on multiple plants species but in large numbers on Euclea cf racemosa, removing almost 80% of its foliage.

Rock crab at Vulcan Rock

Plagusia chabrus PA190266
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Rock crab (Plagusia chabrus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Bug

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 22nd October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Assassinbugs (Reduvioidea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Invasive or not?

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By: Dewidine
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersGroen Sebenza
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Location: R399, West Coast Peninsula
Observed on: 16th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Beetle

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By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: 5, Edge View Road
Observed on: 22nd October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Metallic Leafbeetles (Galerucinae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Dotted blue

Dotted blue
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Desert Dotted Blue (Tarucus sybaris subsp. linearis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Nudibranch

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By: tidaltao
Location: 31, Sheffield Dr
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Initial ID: Baeolidia moebii
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Mauve sea cucumbers at Vulcan Rock

Pentacta doliolum PA190086
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Mauve sea cucumber (Pentacta doliolum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Flatworm

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By: tidaltao
Location: 3A, Colwyn Drive
Observed on: 30th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Initial ID: Eurylepta Sp.4
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Seen in shallow intertidal zone, 1m deep. Approx. 15mm in

Chlorophytum viscosum 2

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By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
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Location: Vredelust conservation area, w
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Chlorophytum viscosum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Glandular sticky all over, leaves fairly scabrid too. Leaves to 40cm long and 4cm wide; inflor to 70cm tall; common element of Sandveld

Albuca clanwilliamaegloria - Vredelus

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By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Vredelust conservation area, w
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Sandveldslymstok (Albuca clanwilliamaegloria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: seems to be the southernmost limit of the extended Redelinghuys population; about 60 plants east and west of the road, in offset conservation area for Vredelus farm (CapeNature Stewardship Site negotiated as part of development application for new fields, seen in background). Seems to flower best in unburnt veld, unusually for a bulb.

Albuca clanwilliamaegloria 2

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By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: further s Redelinghuys, N slopes Mierberg
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Sandveldslymstok (Albuca clanwilliamaegloria)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: to 1.7m tall; large population of about 100 plants on upper north slopes of Mierberg on private land, both east and west of the road

Albuca clanwilliamaegloria

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By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
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Location: s of Redelinghuys
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Albuca clanwilliamaegloria
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: part of an extended population from here 3km south to southern slopes of Mierberg; this part of it (about 50 plts in 20ha) is on Municipal land that is supposedly conserved; Leipoldtville Sand Fynbos endemic

sb korhaan

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By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
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Location: s of Redelinghuys
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Southern Black Korhaan (Afrotis afra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: man at the side of the road

Dandelion flower visited by Marsh Acraea

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Marsh Acraea

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By: Colin Ralston
Garden Route Botanical Garden
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Marsh Acraea (Telchinia rahira subsp. rahira)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Many about, in and on verges of wetland.

Small Heath Flowers 5

Pink flowers 3 mm x 3 mm
By: KittieKittie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertsvlei Rd, Breede River DC
Observed on: 18th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small shrubs with flowers 3 mm x 3 mm

Small Heath Flowers 4

Flowers 6 mm long x 3 mm wide (only brown jar-like structure)
By: KittieKittie's reputation in Plants
Location: R45, Overberg District Municipality
Observed on: 8th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Likely ID: Erica corifolia var. corifolia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Small shrubs with flowers 6 mm long x 3 mm wide (only brown jar-like structure)

Small Heath Flowers 3

Flowers 4 mm long (without stamens) x 2 mm wide
By: KittieKittie's reputation in Plants
Location: R45, Overberg District Municipality
Observed on: 8th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small shrubs with flowers 4 mm long (without stamens) x 2 mm wide

Small Heath Flowers 2

Flowers 1,5 mm long x 1 mm wide
By: KittieKittie's reputation in Plants
Location: R45, Overberg District Municipality
Observed on: 8th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small shrubs with tiny flowers 1,5 mm long x 1 mm wide

Small Heath Flowers 1

Flowers 2 mm x 2 mm
By: KittieKittie's reputation in Plants
Location: N2, South Cape DC
Observed on: 22nd March 2014
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2014
Identifications: 0
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Tall pink bushes with small flowers, 2 mm x 2 mm

Juvenile Lizard

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By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Tierkop Mountain
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Initial ID: Cape Crag Lizard (Pseudocordylus microlepidotus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Juvenile

Cape Worm Snake

Cape Worm Snake
By: StoatatoStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: George, Western Cape
Observed on: 14th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Cape Worm Snake (Leptotyphlops nigricans)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Clicking Stream Frog

Clicking Stream Frog
By: StoatatoStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: George, Western Cape
Observed on: 10th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Striped Stream Frog

Striped Stream Frog
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Location: George, Western Cape
Observed on: 20th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Striped Stream Frog (Strongylopus fasciatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Sundew

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By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in Plants
Location: Tierkop Mountain
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Sundew (Drosera aliciae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Platanna

Platanna
By: StoatatoStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesStoatato's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: George, Western Cape
Observed on: 20th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Common Platanna (Xenopus laevis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Southern Double-Collared Sunbird

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By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in BirdsInvolucre's reputation in Birds
Location: Tierkop Mountain
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Southern Doublecollar Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus subsp. chalybeus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Raucous Toad Juvenile

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By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Tierkop Mountain
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Juvenile

Stream Frog

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By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Tierkop Mountain
Observed on: 11th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Clicking Stream Frog (Strongylopus grayii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Not sure if Clicking or Banded

Southern Red Bishop

Southern Red Bishop
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Location: R317, Breede River DC
Observed on: 11th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Southern Masked Weaver

Southern Masked Weaver
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Location: R317, Breede River DC
Observed on: 11th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Southern Maskweaver (Ploceus velatus subsp. velatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Cape Bulbul

Cape Bulbul
By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in BirdsInvolucre's reputation in Birds
Location: R317, Breede River DC
Observed on: 11th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Cape Bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

African Stonechat

African Stonechat
By: InvolucreInvolucre's reputation in BirdsInvolucre's reputation in Birds
Location: Unnamed Road, Breede River DC
Observed on: 11th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: African Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus subsp. clanceyi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

minute mantid

minute mantid
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Flower Mantids (Hymenopodidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: approx 10 mm

Blue

Blue
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Thorntree Blue (Azanus moriqua)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Praying mantis

Mantis Beauty
By: Mwabvut
Location: 36, Shenfield Pl
Observed on: 19th September 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Found on a building in Westville, Durban, South Africa near Palmiet Nature Reserve.

Cape urchins at Vulcan Rock

Parechinus angulosus PA190043
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Cape sea urchin (Parechinus angulosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

White

White
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 17th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Brownvein White (Belenois aurota subsp. aurota)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Acraea

Acraea
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Wandering Donkey Acraea (Acraea neobule subsp. neobule)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sponge zoanthids at Vulcan Rock

Parazoanthus sp PA190112
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Sponge zoanthids (Parazoanthus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Natural light at about 18m

topaz spotted blue

topaz spotted blue
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Topazspot Blue (Azanus jesous)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Pink hermit crab at Vulcan Rock

Paguristes gamianus PA190092
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Pink hermit crab (Paguristes gamianus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

Hottentot at Vulcan Rock

Pachymetopon blochii PA190145
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Hottentot Seabream  (Pachymetopon blochii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Blue

Blue
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Hintza Blue (Zintha hintza subsp. hintza)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

moth

moth
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Cerocala
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

moth

moth
By: rianabate
Entomological Society of Southern Africa
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 21st October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Moths (Lepidoptera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Observed in day time

Hairy brittlestars at Vulcan Rock

Ophiothrix fragilis PA190051
By: Pbsouthwood
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Location: Vulcan Rock
Observed on: 19th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Hairy brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

puffer ID unsure

map puffer poss
By: Rowan Watt-Pringle
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Location: Sodwana Bay
Observed on: 27th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Blue-spotted puffer (Arothron caeruleopunctatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

large mantid

large mantid
By: rianabate
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Location: N14, Kalahari District Council
Observed on: 20th October 2014
Added to iSpot: 21st October 2014
Likely ID: Common Mantids (Mantidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Attracted to lights Approx 100 mm long

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