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Sleeping sweat bees (Lipotriches (Austronomia) takauensis) males sleep in group, Singapore
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Sleeping sweat bees (Lipotriches (Austronomia) takauensis) males sleep in group, Singapore
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Sleeping sweat bees (Lipotriches (Austronomia) takauensis) males sleep in group, Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Sleeping sweat bees (Lipotriches (Austronomia) takauensis) males sleep in group, Singapore
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Wasp mimic jumping spider Orsima ichneumon Backlit shot of a Orsima ichneumon Malaysia
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Wasp mimic jumping spider Orsima ichneumon Backlit shot of a Orsima ichneumon Malaysia
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Epipleminae, Some Epipleminae species are also peculiar in being able to roll their wings into a stick-like shape, possibly as a form of crypsis,
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Epipleminae, Some Epipleminae species are also peculiar in being able to roll their wings into a stick-like shape, possibly as a form of crypsis, Malaysia
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Ascalaphidae, Owlfly larvae are ambush predators, and lie on the ground or in vegetation, covered with debris, waiting for prey, which they seize
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Ascalaphidae, Owlfly larvae are ambush predators, and lie on the ground or in vegetation, covered with debris, waiting for prey, which they seize with their large serrated mandibles. Malaysia
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Mantodea, Backlit of a stationary Mantis nymph, waiting for prey to approach, Malaysia
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Mantodea, Backlit of a stationary Mantis nymph, waiting for prey to approach, Malaysia
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Chrysopoidea Lacewing with iridescence wings Singapore
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Chrysopoidea Lacewing with iridescence wings Singapore
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Ledrinae Ledrinae is a relatively small subfamily within the very large and diverse leafhopper family Cicadellidae. They are mostly green or brown
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Ledrinae Ledrinae is a relatively small subfamily within the very large and diverse leafhopper family Cicadellidae. They are mostly green or brown with a flattened body and tibiae. The ocelli are located near the crown and the forewings have a dense network of veins. Singapore
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Tridactylidae The Tridactylidae are a family in the insect order Orthoptera. They are small, mole-cricket-like insects, almost always less than 20 mm
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Tridactylidae The Tridactylidae are a family in the insect order Orthoptera. They are small, mole-cricket-like insects, almost always less than 20 mm long when mature. Generally they are shiny, dark or black, sometimes variegated or sandy-coloured. Singapore
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Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. Singapore
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Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera,
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. Singapore
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Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or
© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. Singapore
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Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. Singapore
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Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ascalaphid (Ascalaphus placidus), Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, sometimes called owlflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. Singapore
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Mating Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida sp). Green Tortoise Beetle is also called (Cassida circumdata). This beetle comes from the Chrysomelidae family
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Mating Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida sp). Green Tortoise Beetle is also called (Cassida circumdata). This beetle comes from the Chrysomelidae family and the genus Cassida. The beetle is green, black and has a transparent cuticle. The size is very small about 4 - 5 mm. Singapore
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Assassin bug nymph with beetle prey (Reduviidae sp). Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Assassin bug nymph with beetle prey (Reduviidae sp). Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which are then sucked out. The saliva contains enzymes that digest the tissues they swallow. This process is generally referred to as extraoral digestion. Singapore
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Big-eyed bug (Geocoris sp). Geocoris is a genus of insects in the family Geocoridae. Commonly known as big-eyed bugs, the species in Geocoris are
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Big-eyed bug (Geocoris sp). Geocoris is a genus of insects in the family Geocoridae. Commonly known as big-eyed bugs, the species in Geocoris are beneficial predators. Singapore
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Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida sp). Green Tortoise Beetle is also called (Cassida circumdata). This beetle comes from the Chrysomelidae family and
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Green Tortoise Beetle (Cassida sp). Green Tortoise Beetle is also called (Cassida circumdata). This beetle comes from the Chrysomelidae family and the genus Cassida. The beetle is green, black and has a transparent cuticle. The size is very small about 4 - 5 mm. Singapore
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Assassin bug nymph with ant prey (Reduviidae sp) Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Assassin bug nymph with ant prey (Reduviidae sp) Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which are then sucked out. The saliva contains enzymes that digest the tissues they swallow. This process is generally referred to as extraoral digestion. Singapore
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Backlit tortoise beetle (Aspidimorpha miliaris) Aspidimorpha miliaris is a widespread Asian species of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Backlit tortoise beetle (Aspidimorpha miliaris) Aspidimorpha miliaris is a widespread Asian species of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. Singapore
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Ironclad Beetle (Hyberis araneiformis). Adult beetles are thought to feed on lichens growing on trunks of these trees. This beetle can be found
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ironclad Beetle (Hyberis araneiformis). Adult beetles are thought to feed on lichens growing on trunks of these trees. This beetle can be found clinging onto the trunks of trees or outer walls of homes in wooded areas. Singapore
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Flat bug nymph (Aradidae sp). Aradidae, also called fungus bug, are small, flat, dark-coloured insects that are usually found under stones, in
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Flat bug nymph (Aradidae sp). Aradidae, also called fungus bug, are small, flat, dark-coloured insects that are usually found under stones, in crevices in dead or dying trees, or under loose bark. Singapore
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Sap beetle (Nitidulidae sp). A pair of Sap beetle hiding in tree bark, Singapore
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Sap beetle (Nitidulidae sp). A pair of Sap beetle hiding in tree bark, Singapore
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Short-legged springtails (Poduromorpha sp), Short-legged springtails and mites on mossy dead log, Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Short-legged springtails (Poduromorpha sp), Short-legged springtails and mites on mossy dead log, Singapore
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Predatory red bug (Dindymus sp). Dindymus is Old World genus of true bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae. They are often confused with bugs in the
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Predatory red bug (Dindymus sp). Dindymus is Old World genus of true bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae. They are often confused with bugs in the family Lygaeidae, but can be distinguished by the lack of ocelli on the head. Several species in the genus are beneficial predators, Malaysia
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Shield bug nymph (Pentatomidae sp). The American name "stink bug," is specific to the Pentatomidae, and refers to their ability to release a pungent
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Shield bug nymph (Pentatomidae sp). The American name "stink bug," is specific to the Pentatomidae, and refers to their ability to release a pungent defensive spray when threatened, disturbed, or crushed. Malaysia
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Cedar beetle (Callirhipidae sp), Backlit shot of a Cedar beetle resting on grass, Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Cedar beetle (Callirhipidae sp), Backlit shot of a Cedar beetle resting on grass, Singapore
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Hairy Assassin bug (Reduviidae sp) Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which
© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Hairy Assassin bug (Reduviidae sp) Predatory Reduviidae use the long rostrum to inject a lethal saliva that liquefies the insides of the prey, which are then sucked out. The saliva contains enzymes that digest the tissues they swallow. This process is generally referred to as extraoral digestion. Singapore
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Grass crab spiders (Oxytate sp), The genus Oxytate, commonly known as grass crab spiders, comprises a homogenous group of nocturnal crab spiders.
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Grass crab spiders (Oxytate sp), The genus Oxytate, commonly known as grass crab spiders, comprises a homogenous group of nocturnal crab spiders. Singapore
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Terrestrial Ribbon worm with jumping spider prey (Nemertea sp). Like most of their marine relatives, terrestrial ribbon worms are thought to be
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Terrestrial Ribbon worm with jumping spider prey (Nemertea sp). Like most of their marine relatives, terrestrial ribbon worms are thought to be predators, although the feeding ecology of most species remains unknown. Ribbon worms are notable for their proboscis, which is the primary organ used in capturing prey. This proboscis is a long hollow tube that is usually tucked away within a sheath that may stretch for nearly the entire body length. Singapore
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Crickets eating Crickets (Hexacentrus sp). Hexacentrus is the type genus of bush-crickets in the subfamily Hexacentrinae. Most species of this genus
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Crickets eating Crickets (Hexacentrus sp). Hexacentrus is the type genus of bush-crickets in the subfamily Hexacentrinae. Most species of this genus occur in Southeast Asia and in Africa. Singapore
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Crab spider with ant prey (Philodamia hilaris). Philodamia is a genus of spiders in the Thomisidae family. It was first described in 1894 by Thorell.
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Crab spider with ant prey (Philodamia hilaris). Philodamia is a genus of spiders in the Thomisidae family. It was first described in 1894 by Thorell. As of 2017, it contains 7 species. Singapore
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Ribbon worm with jumping spider prey Nemertea Like most of their marine relatives, terrestrial ribbon worms are thought to be predators, although the
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ribbon worm with jumping spider prey Nemertea Like most of their marine relatives, terrestrial ribbon worms are thought to be predators, although the feeding ecology of most species remains unknown. Ribbon worms are notable for their proboscis, which is the primary organ used in capturing prey. This proboscis is a long hollow tube that is usually tucked away within a sheath that may stretch for nearly the entire body length. Singapore
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Crickets eating Crickets Hexacentrus Hexacentrus is the type genus of bush-crickets in the subfamily Hexacentrinae. Most species of this genus occur
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Crickets eating Crickets Hexacentrus Hexacentrus is the type genus of bush-crickets in the subfamily Hexacentrinae. Most species of this genus occur in Southeast Asia and in Africa. Singapore
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Assassin bug (Reduviidae sp) with cricket prey, Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Assassin bug (Reduviidae sp) with cricket prey, Singapore
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Earwig (Dermaptera sp). Earwigs have characteristic cerci, a pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath
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Earwig (Dermaptera sp). Earwigs have characteristic cerci, a pair of forceps-like pincers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath short, rarely used forewings, hence the scientific order name, "skin wings". Some groups are tiny parasites on mammals and lack the typical pincers. Earwigs are found on all continents except Antarctica. Singapore
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Ant-like crab spider (Amyciaea sp). Amyciaea is a genus of crab spiders that mimics ants, their preferred prey. A. albomaculata mimics its weaver ant
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ant-like crab spider (Amyciaea sp). Amyciaea is a genus of crab spiders that mimics ants, their preferred prey. A. albomaculata mimics its weaver ant prey (Oecophylla sp). Singapore
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Leaf footed bug nymph (Coreidae sp). Coreidae is a large family of predominantly sap-suckling insects in the Hemipteran suborder Heteroptera. Malaysia
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Leaf footed bug nymph (Coreidae sp). Coreidae is a large family of predominantly sap-suckling insects in the Hemipteran suborder Heteroptera. Malaysia
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Hairy blue leaf beetle (Trichochrysea hirta). Trichochrysea is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is distributed in
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Hairy blue leaf beetle (Trichochrysea hirta). Trichochrysea is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is distributed in Asia. Malaysia
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False Click Beetle (Eucnemidae sp). The false click beetles (Eucnemidae) are closely related to the click beetles (Elateridae), but their click
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
False Click Beetle (Eucnemidae sp). The false click beetles (Eucnemidae) are closely related to the click beetles (Elateridae), but their click mechanism is much weaker. They are found largely in woodlands and forests with plenty of dead wood for breeding. Malaysia
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Hisponine jumping spider (Jerzego sp). Jerzego is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders), with three described species native to
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Hisponine jumping spider (Jerzego sp). Jerzego is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders), with three described species native to Asia. Malaysia
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Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae sp). The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 species in
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae sp). The insects of the beetle family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles, and include over 37,000 species in more than 2,500 genera, making up one of the largest and most commonly encountered of all beetle families. Malaysia
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Hisponine jumping spider (Jerzego sp). Jerzego is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders), with three described species native to
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Hisponine jumping spider (Jerzego sp). Jerzego is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders), with three described species native to Asia. Malaysia
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Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae sp) mimicking a weevil, Malaysia
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae sp) mimicking a weevil, Malaysia
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Pink fungus (Fungi sp), Pink fungi growing on a tree trunk. Singapore
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Pink fungus (Fungi sp), Pink fungi growing on a tree trunk. Singapore
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Baby-Faced Longhorn Beetle (Thranius bimaculatus). Longhorn beetles are typically characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Baby-Faced Longhorn Beetle (Thranius bimaculatus). Longhorn beetles are typically characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long as or longer than the beetle's body. Singapore
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Backlit treehopper (Membracidae sp). Backlit shot of a treehopper. Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Backlit treehopper (Membracidae sp). Backlit shot of a treehopper. Singapore
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Hammerhead worm (Bipalium sp). Bipalium is a genus of large predatory land planarians. They are often loosely called "hammerhead worms" or "broadhead
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Hammerhead worm (Bipalium sp). Bipalium is a genus of large predatory land planarians. They are often loosely called "hammerhead worms" or "broadhead planarians" because of the distinctive shape of their head region. Singapore
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Darkling beetle (Bolitophagini sp) Tenebrionid beetles occupy ecological niches in mainly deserts and forests as plant scavengers. Most species are
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Darkling beetle (Bolitophagini sp) Tenebrionid beetles occupy ecological niches in mainly deserts and forests as plant scavengers. Most species are generalistic omnivores, and feed on decaying leaves, rotting wood, fresh plant matter, dead insects, and fungi as larvae and adults. Singapore
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Ladybird (Illeis cf. koebelei) Male yellow bird beetle guarding female pupa from other males, Singapore
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© Melvyn Yeo / Biosphoto
Ladybird (Illeis cf. koebelei) Male yellow bird beetle guarding female pupa from other males, Singapore
