Termites are often spotted in our parks, and the infestation can get really bad. Most do not go closer to see how they look like. For some who did look closer, they might have observed that some termites only had a pointed head and no face!The Luzon Point Headed…

The micro world never ceases to amaze, as we find facts after facts on bug behavior and patterns, with each getting more bizarre to the previous one.The Neogea Nocticolor Spider is often known for it’s intricate and fascinating patterns it weaves on it’s web. Found one today, but seemed…

I’ve seen bugs that collect junk or trash and stick them on their backs for protection or camouflage. But IMO it just gives their locations away! Today I had a chance to go up close with one such bug, a bit too close in fact. :(I was rummaging through…

A post-Christmas shoot at Venus Drive with quite a number of unique subjects! We found a Huntsman Spider tending after it’s nest. On closer inspection, the spiderlings had already hatched and were scrambling around the nest, indeed a sight to behold! Lichen huntsman spider (Pandercetes sp.)The protective mother….

The little ones celebrate Christmas too! Here’s wishing all readers, macro and nature lovers a merry Christmas and a fruitful new year!Click on the pic for a larger image!Shot this Longhorn Beetle last night, will have a longer post on that soon. 🙂

First off, this post has nothing to do with macro photography – but I’m guessing that many of you reading this blog would be interested in this as well. The photos were also not by me as I was in a restricted area and was not authorized to bring…

Did a small tweak to my flash setup and decided to do higher magnifications today. That also equals to more sweat and jelly arms at the end of the day. lol#1 Spotted these really tiny beetles that look like lady bugs without the spots. Lots of them crawling on…

I had planned to capture the moments of a butterfly metamorphosis in the early morning, but couldn’t find any “ripe” chrysalis. Ended up spotting a piece of shit (pardon the language) on a leaf before I left the spot.The Bird-Dropping Spider (Phrynarachne rugosa) sports a black and white glazed…

I ventured out early in the morning with the intention of capturing the metamorphosis of the Orange Emigrant, reaching the hot spot before 7am. Being new to this, I didn’t find any before they completely emerged, so here are some pictures of the butterflies after they have emerged from…

Found a lot of Yellow-Spotted Millipedes (Anoplodesmus sp.) on the ground while searching for butterflies, and noticed this pair having an intimate moment. At first, I thought they were centipedes. But on closer inspection, it would resemble a millipede once the extraneous yellow protrusions were not there.Ok more sex…

Went flat on the floor in hunt for tiger beetles! This post will feature the Tiger Beetle (Cicindela aurulenta). Tiger beetles are the fastest land running animals on earth. Read my earlier blog post on Tiger Beetles for details. Click here for more photos of other tiger beetles.During this…

A hermaphrodite is both male and female – it possesses both male and female reproductive organs. Today’s main subjects are hermaphrodites, illustrated with a brief courtship and mating sequence. Found a pair of snails in an odd position, with both upside down. At first, I thought they were dead,…

There are many species of assassin bugs, but all are characterized by their swift and deadly killing action on their prey. They would typically sport a long proboscis used for stabbing their prey, and inject a toxin that dissolves the victim’s tissues. A viscious bug, but the assassin bug…

Back to the Dairy Farm Nature Park early in the morning! Many early joggers and strollers, but most would probably not see what I see in the micro world. 😛 Many firsts in this series, read on!#1 Beautiful morning sun cutting through the mist. I was using my 180mm…

A rainy night adventure into Mandai, and we chanced upon one of the largest longhorn beetles I’ve ever seen! The Long-Horned Beetle (Batocera rubus) is a pest to many hardwood trees by chewing into them. The females can deposit up to 200 eggs on tree barks, and it may…