Zach Pezzillo came to Kamehameha Schools Maui to discuss native Hawaiian insects with the students of Papa ʻEkahi. Majority of the insects he photographs come from the uka region of the ahupuaʻa and are extremely rare. The haumāna learned that Zach usually camps out overnight to photograph these species because majority of the insects are nocturnal. The haumāna and kumu were inspired by his ability to combine his passion for photography and science and make it into a career.
Some of the interesting facts “Uncle Zach” shared were about the Happy Face Spider and that they are the only spider in the world where the mother continues to care for her babies after they hatch. We also learned that Happy Face Spiders have different types of patterns on their back other than the typical happy face.
Students inquired about the native insects’ sizes, predators, habitats, how and where to locate insects and what tools were needed. The first grade students also discussed ways to help these species survive. One important way students can help is to share the knowledge they gained from his presentation.
Zach shared an important ʻōlelo noʻeau with the students,
Hahai no ka ua i ka ululaʻau.
The rain follows after the forest.
Destroy the forest, the rains will cease to fall.
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Haumāna pose for a picture with Zach Pazzillo after his presentation on native Hawaiian species.
This is a photo of the multiple patterns found on native HI Happy Face Spiders.
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