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Archive for 'Nature - Insect'
Fire fly Bug - Malaysian nightlife takes on a new meaning
Among thousands of lampyridae species found all over the world, the Malaysian variety Pteroptyx tener is perhaps the most amazing.
Commonly known as fire fly or lightning bug, the Malaysian specie is the only one that flocks together by the thousands after dark and make trees glitter like Christmas tree. For hundreds of years, local [...]
Posted: December 26th, 2008 under Nature - Insect.
Tags: eco tourism, fireflies, kuala gula, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, mangrove, Outskirt Outreach, responsible travel, sustainable tourism
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Stick Insect of Malaysian rainforest
The jungle can come to life if you look carefully.
Malaysia is home to an order of insects called Phasmatodea, a name derived from Greek “phasma” meaning an apparition or phantom, and refers to the resemblance of many species to sticks or leaves. Notable ones which are only found around our region are Lopaphus perakensis, the [...]
Posted: March 23rd, 2008 under Nature - Insect.
Tags: nature, rainforest
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