Produced in response to the introduction of Myrtle rust this work depicts various native species belonging to the Myrtle family Myrtaceae and various pollinators associated with these plants (native and introduced). Please scroll down for a list of species included.

The original painting is now housed in the Parliamentary Service Collection, a public collection which fittingly, may be viewed during visiting hours to the Beehive.

Edition of 100 printed to order, each print is hand signed and numbered on 310GSM textured cotton rag using archival quality inks and processes.

MOMO/SPECIES
1. Ramarama, bubbleleaf (Lophomyrtus bullata)
2. Maire tawake, swamp maire (Syzgium maire)
3. Rata (Metrosideros colensoi)
4. Mānuka, tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium)

5. Akatorotoro, akatea, white rata (Metrosideros perforata)
6. Rata, Northern rata (Metrosideros robusta)
7. Rata, Southern rata (Metrosideros umbellata)
8. Kānuka, white tea tree (Kunzea ericoides)
9. Rōhutu, myrtle (Neomyrtus peduculata)
10. Pōhutukawa, NZ Christmas tree (Metrosideros excelsa)

Kei te pikitia anō, also pictured

PĒPEPE/BUTTERFLIES
11. Kahukowhai, yellow admiral (Vanessa itea) 12. Kahukura, red admiral (Vanessa gonerilla)

PĪ/BEES (introduced)
13. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) 14. Bumble bee (Bombus sp.)