CategoriesArachnids Beetles Singapur Micrencaustes lunulata – Having tomatoes on the eyes Posted onAugust 7, 2021Februar 4, 2022 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 Singapur Oryctes rhinoceros – A beetle getting back on its feet Posted onJuli 18, 2021Juli 18, 2021 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 Singapur Laccoptera nepalensis – Bates and a beetle with a sweet (potato) tooth Posted onJuli 3, 2021Juli 2, 2021 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 Singapur Neocollyris celebensis – Pretty black-sheep Posted onMai 31, 2021Juni 27, 2021 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 Harmonia axyridis – Beetle juice, or MALB-based IPMP causing LBT Posted onFebruar 7, 2021Mai 30, 2021 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 Singapur Olenecamptus bilobus – Jack and the nude lady?! Posted onJanuar 16, 2021Januar 16, 2021 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?!