Saturday, June 25, 2005

Clouded Monitor Varanus bengalensis nebulosus

Spotted this ~1m specimen in the Macritchie Reservoir whilst going for treetop walk in november.. heh it was trying to hide in the bushes when it spotted me.. but I managed to catch a shot of it..DateTimeDigitized - 2004:11:06 16:11:45



Ref:
Lizards of Southeast Asia : Clouded Monitor - Varanus bengalensis
nebulosus
http://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/lizards/clouded_monitor.htm

Not sure if i got it right..correct me if you know? Thanks!

Monday, June 06, 2005

Lime Butterfly Papilio demoleus malayanus

Papilio demoleus malayanus (Lime Butterfly)

Spotted in clementi. I think this has to be one of the most common butterfly in HDB estates. the number of lime and pomelo plants around provide ample food for the caterpillars which when young are a perfect example of mimicry.
the young caterpillars look like bird poop. haha really! when bigger they change to a 'lime' green.

2005/01/25 17:44