Violin Beetle, Herps, Moth
Sep 2, 2017 06:45:33 #
Newly eclosed Tropical Swallowtail Moth (Lyssa zampa), lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Lyssa zampa_MG_8411 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
A female Rhinoceros Frog (Limnonectes plicatellus) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Limnonectes plicatellus_MG_8234 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Cute little Smooth Snail-eating Snake (Asthenodipsas laevis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Asthenodipsas laevis_MG_8539 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Gorgeous little Big-eyed Green Whip Snake /Malayan Vine Snake (Ahaetula mycterizans) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Ahaetula mycterizans_MG_8741 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Bornean Black Snake / Borneo Frog-eating Snake (Stegonotus borneensis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Stegonotus borneensis_MG_8580 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Check out this aptly named Violin Beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo. Only the second one I have ever seen!
Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8658 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8653 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
An extremely cute and photogenic juvenile Mossy Bush Frog (Philautus macroscelis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo. It's almost translucent!
Philautus macroscelis_MG_8508 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on Flickr
Lyssa zampa_MG_8411 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrA female Rhinoceros Frog (Limnonectes plicatellus) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Limnonectes plicatellus_MG_8234 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrCute little Smooth Snail-eating Snake (Asthenodipsas laevis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Asthenodipsas laevis_MG_8539 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrGorgeous little Big-eyed Green Whip Snake /Malayan Vine Snake (Ahaetula mycterizans) from the lowland forest of Peninsular Malaysia.
Ahaetula mycterizans_MG_8741 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrBornean Black Snake / Borneo Frog-eating Snake (Stegonotus borneensis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo.
Stegonotus borneensis_MG_8580 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrCheck out this aptly named Violin Beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis) from the lowland forest of Sabah, Borneo. Only the second one I have ever seen!
Mormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8658 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrMormolyce phyllodes borneensis_MG_8653 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrAn extremely cute and photogenic juvenile Mossy Bush Frog (Philautus macroscelis) from the montane forest of Sabah, Borneo. It's almost translucent!
Philautus macroscelis_MG_8508 copy by Kurt (Orionmystery) G, on FlickrSep 2, 2017 08:04:05 #
Sep 2, 2017 08:22:58 #
I especially like the violin beetle. From what little I know, its shape is to let it go under loose tree bark.
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Sep 2, 2017 12:55:55 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I also read they can squeeze between layers of bracket fungi.I especially like the violin beetle. From what little I know, its shape is to let it go under loose tree bark.
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Sep 3, 2017 13:27:19 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
They also are a pretty good draw at the local bars and dance houses on a Saturday night. Sorry Brenda. I couldn't resist.I also read they can squeeze between layers of bracket fungi.
Sep 3, 2017 13:28:00 #
Absolutely wonderful photos as usual. You certainly have a talent for these wildlife photos. Well done.
Sep 3, 2017 14:13:33 #
It's always nothing but the absolute best with your photography. Love the violin beetle!
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