 The only known and recorded parasite for the jewelled gecko is the ectoparasite "Neotrombicula naultini".There is a large cultural significance tied to the jewelled gecko and many more green species of geckos.The Ngāi Tahu people of the South Island of New Zealand refer to these beautiful geckos as "taonga" (an object or natural resource which is highly prized), and they are highly thought of in their culture.