I just discovered @NZEntoSoc runs a Bug of the year contest Details of all 2023 nominees at https://bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/?fbclid=IwAR2b_RqXhYzm7N9XeUiRVfjcBAiqsQwcEQeLDyW4e8A-32w2gf1gYdcU4GY but I'm gonna have to go with the Orange Spotted Ladybird Beetle, Lichen moth and Puriri moth. Results announced 14 Feb 2023.

#NZBugOfTheYear #BugOfTheYear2023
#OrangeSpottedLadybird
#LichenMoth #PuririMoth

@zacharyngow I'll join you on the #LIchenMoth. Beautiful. Thanks for the tip. https://bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/north-island-lichen-moth/