Author Archives: Sebastian Marquez

Snapshot: More Cerambycid beetles

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

I wanted to see if I could get a little bit better shots of that native cerambycid beetle I took a few weeks back. They seem to really like rotten koa trees as I rather easily found another one on … Continue reading →

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The weka of Kapiti Island

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

In honor of Kahurangi, I will continue to talk about the other awesome birds we came across in Aotearoa. I mentioned in that post that each conservation area we went to had a different bird taxa stand out. Kapiti Island … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: Short-horned longhorn beetle

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

I can across this while randomly picking at the bark of a dead koa tree. It’s a native cerambycid beetle (Parandra puncticeps). I thought it was interesting even though it’s part of the longhorn beetle radiation, it has short antennae. … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #41 Cyanea kauaulaensis

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea kauaulaensis Links: Oppenheimer H, Lorence DH. A new species of Cyanea (Campanulaceae, Lobelioideae) from Maui, Hawaiian Islands. PhytoKeys. 2012;(13):15-23. doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.13.3447. Epub 2012 Jun 20. PMID: 22787424; PMCID: PMC3391714.

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Manoa Cliff Before and After photos

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

So I have also been trying to update the Manoa Cliff website as well. With 17 years of native reforestation under our belt, we have seen areas come a long way. Here is a link to some before and after … Continue reading →

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MAPA1: A most stubborn individual

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

One lone bird flies back to its home range on the other side of a volcano. Seems straightforward enough. Animals making their way back home after an arduous journey are typically feel-good stories that are sometimes made into movies. Homeward … Continue reading →

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About those Indian Cities and their urban wildlife

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

I mentioned in my post about A.I. generated artwork that my mindset on the coexistence of people and fauna is partly informed by the images I’ve seen coming out of Indian cities. India is an interesting case study because while … Continue reading →

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Who let the dogs out? Wolves, Coyotes and the Post-Hemphilian Canis radiation

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

So this post may just be an excuse for me to post more photos from my trip to the Living Desert Zoo and Garden. While wolves and coyotes may look similar enough for the lay person like myself to confuse … Continue reading →

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Kahurangi: Missing a friend but happy for the success

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

I was sadden when I heard of the passing of Kahurangi, the only kokako in captivity. While she may be gone her species, and family really, have been making a steady comeback from the brink of extinction.

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Snapshot: Bennett’s Wallabies

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

I was thoroughly impressed with the Australia exhibit at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, CA. It had an automated double-door system and staff to let you know the rules and keep eye on things. Once inside, … Continue reading →

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