| Reference no. | Hill, M., R. Baker, G. Broad, P.J. Chandler, G.H. Coop, J. Ellis, D. Jones, C. Hoyland, I. Laing, M. Longshaw, N. Moore, D. Parrott, D. Pearman, C. Preston, R.M. Smith and R. Waters, 2005 |
| Ecosystem | Northeastern New Zealand |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Known from Doubtful Sound, Whangarei (Ref. 3547), Lyttelton and Nelson harbours, Takapuna beach, Half-moon Bay, and Ponui Island (Ref. 3585). C: Refs. 1314, 3547, 3585; O: Refs. 3547, 3585. |