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Singapore’s Rhino Beetles

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16 May 2011
This is the first time I’ve seen Rhino Beetles roaming in the open, and I hope this would not be the first. Rhino Beetles…
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Sparkling Jewels in Wet Mornings

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15 May 2011
You might remember that wading through long grass early in the morning will result in wet shoes and socks. That would be due to…
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Procreation of Crab Spiders

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14 May 2011
I’ve had several encounters with the common crab spiders in Singapore, and often talked about the difference in size between the male and female….
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The Cicada Look-alike Planthopper

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8 May 2011
It is often found hugging onto tree trunks, and very frequently mistaken to be a cicada. This plant hopper is about the same size…
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A Salute to All Mothers

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7 May 2011
Mothers in the micro world have the same instinct to protect and care for their young, that’s why we call it the maternal instinct….
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Face to Face with a Stick Mantis

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1 May 2011
It hides silently behind branches and leaves, pretending to be a part of the foliage. It even sways it’s body gently as a soft…
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The World of Ant-Mimicry

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30 April 2011
From my field trip observations, the ant has been one of the most mimicked species, and many really do a good job at the…
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The Tiny Boxer Mantis

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24 April 2011
Encountered my first Boxer Mantis (Otomantis sp.) today! This tiny little fella was less than 1cm in length with the abdomen curled back at…
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The Ogre-Faced Spider

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22 April 2011
This spider had been on my mind for quite a while as I saw more people posting shots of it. The Net-Casting Spider, or…
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NICKY BAY
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