CategoriesBeetles Germany Insects Oedemera nobilis – A vendetta called Physis intestinalis Posted onSeptember 17, 2025August 27, 2026 I’m always happy to find a beetle. Probably because you don’t get to see many of them. This pretty green … Continue ReadingOedemera nobilis – A vendetta called Physis intestinalis
CategoriesArachnids Beetles Insects Singapore Micrencaustes lunulata – Having tomatoes on the eyes Posted onAugust 7, 2021August 27, 2026 This picture of a fungus beetle was taken in 2018. It was a good sized beetle, maybe over 2cm, and … Continue ReadingMicrencaustes lunulata – Having tomatoes on the eyes
CategoriesBeetles Insects Singapore Oryctes rhinoceros – A beetle getting back on its feet Posted onJuly 18, 2021August 27, 2026 You don’t see many very large beetles in Singapore, but when you see one, it is probably this rhino beetle, … Continue ReadingOryctes rhinoceros – A beetle getting back on its feet
CategoriesBeetles Insects Singapore Laccoptera nepalensis – Bates and a beetle with a sweet (potato) tooth Posted onJuly 3, 2021August 27, 2026 This crumpled-looking bug is a real beetle mimicking a ladybug. From all the types of mimicry I would say this … Continue ReadingLaccoptera nepalensis – Bates and a beetle with a sweet (potato) tooth
CategoriesBeetles Insects Singapore Neocollyris celebensis – Pretty black-sheep Posted onMay 31, 2021August 27, 2026 This was my first tiger beetle in Singapore! And what a beauty, blueish-green metallic from top to bottom, and with … Continue ReadingNeocollyris celebensis – Pretty black-sheep
CategoriesBeetles Germany Insects Harmonia axyridis – Beetle juice, or MALB-based IPMP causing LBT Posted onFebruary 7, 2021August 27, 2026 The Seven-spot ladybug is another alien in our collection. It has been introduced to many countries to control aphids. Unfortunately, … Continue ReadingHarmonia axyridis – Beetle juice, or MALB-based IPMP causing LBT
CategoriesBeetles Insects Singapore Olenecamptus bilobus – Jack and the nude lady?! Posted onJanuary 16, 2021August 27, 2026 This nice beetle was around 5cm long, including the antennas. It found the perfect matching background (a flowerpot) for its … Continue ReadingOlenecamptus bilobus – Jack and the nude lady?!
