Insects & Butterflies

Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis)

Family: Black Bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis) is a member of the family Ardeidae in the genus Ixobrychus. Identification: The male upper surface, wings, and face are plain sooty-slate; a patch of...

The Graceful Brolga: Discovering the Elegance of Australia’s Iconic Bird

There is no more stately Australian bird than the pale grey, long-legged Brolga (Grus rubicundus). It is known...

Magnolia Tree – A Handsome Ornamental Tree

The magnolias are handsome ornamental trees. The Magnolia Tree with its showy flowers, its dark green leaves, and...

Pets, Messengers, and Symbols of Peace: Pigeons and Doves

Pigeons and doves are sweet pets, messengers and symbol of peace. Two billion pigeons in one flock is...

The Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles)

Description The strident staccato chatter of Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) is a familiar warning signal in the eastern Australian...

The Relationship between Insects and Man

The relationship between Insects and Man is one of wariness a strange situation. There are as many benefits to be gained from insects as...

Tawny Mining Bee “Andrena fulva”

BODY LENGTH The Female Tawny Mining Bee length is about 0.39–0.55 in (10–14 mm). However, the Male length is about 0.39–0.55 in. (10–14 mm) FOOD PLANTS Tawny...

The Bright Coloring Ladybirds Insects

Ladybirds Insects are always popular for their bright coloring, are also one of the few insects welcome in the garden for the work they...

The Family Life Cycle of Earwig

The life cycle of earwig is immediately identifiable by the pincer-like forceps at the end of the body. The female is unusual among insects...

12 Stunning Images to Understand the Butterfly Life Cycle

In this blog post, you will understand the butterfly life cycle with the help of the following 12 images. I - All butterflies go through...

Make Your Own Butterfly Garden

One of the most popular ways of assisting with butterfly conservation is by planting suitable food plants in the Butterfly Garden. The most helpful...

How to Keep and Rear Butterflies?

How to Keep and Rear Butterflies? Butterflies can be easy to raise from egg to adult, or they can be next to impossible, depending...

Petaloudes: The Valley of Butterflies

Known as the Valley of Butterflies, Petaloudes, Switzerland, is situated approximately 25 kilometers from the city near the village of Kalamonas on the western...

Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing: Worlds Largest Butterfly

The Queen Alexander Birdwing Butterfly is the largest in the world, with its wingspan spread up to an astonishing 25 to 28 cm. Among...

The Evolution of Butterflies

The Evolution of Butterflies - The story of butterfly evolution is incomplete; butterflies are inherently so delicate that their remains are very rarely preserved...