New Zealand Arthropod Collection
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The New Zealand Arthropod Collection is a collection of terrestrial invertebrates held by Maanaki Whenua – Landcare Research in Auckland, New Zealand.[1][2][3][4] It specialises in the taxonomy and identification of indigenous and exotic invertebrate species in New Zealand,[4] and is one of New Zealand's Nationally Significant Collections and Databases.
Established1920s
Location231 Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand
Collection size7 million specimens
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| Established | 1920s |
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| Location | 231 Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°53′00″S 174°50′56″E |
| Collection size | 7 million specimens |
| Website | www |
The NZAC provides identification guides to the public in the form of insect factsheets, the "What is this bug" website, and illustrations by Des Helmore.
Platisus zelandicus
