“In a small patch of forest which remained between the Bt Panjang Park and a fast developing condominium complex alongside Petir Road, a pair of Bigg’s Brownie butterflies (Miletus bigsii bigsii of subfamily Miletinae) were seen feeding on some kind … Continued
Butterflies lay their eggs on the leaves of specific host plants. When the eggs hatch, the caterpillars will first eat the eggshell after which they will chew up the leaves. Each species of butterfly will have its specific host plant … Continued
Tropical mistletoes are semi-parasitic green plants that grow on the branches of trees (above) LINK. Brought in by birds that deposit the sticky seeds on the branch LINK, these seeds germinate and send out a specialised organ, the haustorium, into … Continued
Appeal to Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to re-route the proposed cross-island MRT line away from the MacRitchie forest – sign the petition HERE. There are more than 300 species of butterflies in Singapore. Of these, more than 60% are found … Continued
Butterflies and moths are regularly fed upon by birds. Once caught between the bill, the birds often flick the insect to remove the wings before swallowing the body. The image below (right) shows a bee-eater handling either a butterfly or … Continued
