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The Story Behind Stalk Eyed Flies

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23 October 2011
I often encountered a particular family of flies that had their eyes on extended stalks. Their heads resembled a hammerhead shark, which led to…
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Looking Like a Tree Stump…. Spider

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21 October 2011
Many spiders adopt different methods to camouflage themselves. In the previous post, the Scorpion-Tailed Spider disguised itself amongst dead leaves. In another post from…
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The Scorpion Tailed Spider and other bugs named after scorpions

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16 October 2011
Many spiders and bugs are named according to their appearances, while some according to their behavioral traits. The Scorpion-Tailed Spider (Arachnura genus) obtained it’s…
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Singapore has Giraffes too!

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7 October 2011
Giraffe Weevils, also known as Leaf-Rolling Weevils are not commonly seen in Singapore. Most are known to be extremely skittish and take off quickly…
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Colourful World of Hoppers

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1 October 2011
Following the previous post on lantern bugs, this post shares the other findings from the same trip.Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) are a bizarre yet beautiful family…
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The Elusive Lantern Bugs

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1 October 2011
Lantern Bugs (Fulgoridae) often sport bright patterns, and are highly sought after by macro enthusiasts. Unfortunately, they are also favorite targets amongst collectors and…
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Bugs with Transparent or Translucent Bodies

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24 September 2011
Once in a while, we come across bugs which allow light to pass through their bodies. Some are naturally translucent, while some appear to…
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Green Corridor via Sunset Way

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17 September 2011
Made another trip to the abandoned railway track via Sunset Way, but this time in the day. The Green Corridor also organized a walk…
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Do Bugs Mutate?

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9 September 2011
Bugs from the same species usually look identical to us. But sometimes, we do see weirdos appearing. Are they oddities? Mutants? Or just another…
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Gunung Santubong Beach, Kuching Day 4

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30 August 2011
Final day of our short trip, and we chose to spend the…
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Kubah National Park, Kuching Day 3

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29 August 2011
Day 3 and we’re venturing into foreign grounds at Kubah National Park….
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Gunung Santubong, Kuching Day 2

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28 August 2011
Day 2 of our trip, and we were all hopeful for more…
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Gunung Santubong, Kuching Day 1

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27 August 2011
Did a 4D3N macro trip of nothing but bug hunting at Kuching,…
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A Cicada’s New Skin

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21 August 2011
The Lornie Trail is a popular jogging track in the weekends. While exploring this trail, we found a little Cicada that was about to…
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The Weevil’s Wedding Vows

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20 August 2011
To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death…
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The Kent Ridge Kampong

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13 August 2011
A quick walk in Kent Ridge Park late into the night. Saw more lovebirds than bugs in this well manicured park!Victor said that he…
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