(Kranji Nature Trail - 16 May 10)
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Black Ant
This was an ant that had just woken up and was doing some stretching exercise.
(Wild Wild West - 21 Mar 10)
(Wild Wild West - 21 Mar 10)
Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
Family : Buprestidae
Name : Belionota Prasina
Name : Belionota Prasina
The Metallic Wood-boring beetles are among the most handsome insects in the world. The beauty of their metallic hard chitin has inspired artists and provides a constant inspiration for designers of jewelery and embroidery!
Based on the coloration, it could be Belionota prasina, a very common jewel beetle,frequently seen on the bark of kapok and casuarina trees. This is a small beetle that measures about 2.5cm.
Based on the coloration, it could be Belionota prasina, a very common jewel beetle,frequently seen on the bark of kapok and casuarina trees. This is a small beetle that measures about 2.5cm.
(Dorsal View - Upper Pierce Forest)
(Side view - Upper Pierce Forest)
(Side view - Upper Pierce Forest)
Friday, May 7, 2010
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