CategoriesButterflies & moths Insects Singapore Graphium agamemnon – hiker’s nudibranch or yet another pest? Posted onFebruary 12, 2021August 27, 2026 Isn’t that a beautiful caterpillar? I just got the idea that caterpillars, with their incredible colors and variations of hairs … Continue ReadingGraphium agamemnon – hiker’s nudibranch or yet another pest?
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
CategoriesButterflies & moths Germany Insects Sphinx ligustri – A hawk-moth-horror-story from 1931 Posted onJanuary 21, 2021August 27, 2026 This almost finger-sized caterpillar was easy to identify (pink & white stripes, and the spike – I hope I´m right … Continue ReadingSphinx ligustri – A hawk-moth-horror-story from 1931
CategoriesBees & Ants Insects Singapore Oecophylla smaragdina – Guys, is it the lactose? Posted onJanuary 19, 2021August 27, 2026 The green Weaver ant is different from any other ant I know. Ants are tiny insects walking in streets and … Continue ReadingOecophylla smaragdina – Guys, is it the lactose?
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?!
CategoriesBugs Insects Singapore Dysdercus (Leptophthalmus) decussatus sauteri – da buq?! Posted onJanuary 5, 2021August 27, 2026 First real bug on picmybug.com! These are generally called cotton stainer bugs, because some species are pests in cotton production … Continue ReadingDysdercus (Leptophthalmus) decussatus sauteri – da buq?!
