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Melamphaus sp, Family: Pyrrhocoridae
Mating pair on top of a mud covered - fallen - silk cotton pod.
The larger one, possiblly female, is feeding on seed taken out of the pod.
Agrilus cf. acutus, Family: Buprestidae
Buprestidae is a family of beetles known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles because of their glossy iridescent colors. The family is among the largest of the beetles, with some 15,000 species known in 450 genera. In addition, almost 100 fossil species have been described.
A variety of bright colors are known, often in complicated patterns. The iridescence common to these beetles is not due to pigments in the exoskeleton, but instead is caused by structural coloration, in which microscopic texture in their cuticle selectively reflects specific frequencies of light in particular directions. This is the same effect that makes a compact disc reflect multiple colors.
The larvae bore through roots, logs, stems, and leaves of various types of plants, ranging from trees to grasses.
Agrilus is a genus of jewel beetles, notable for having the largest number of species (about 3000) of any single genus in the animal kingdom.
Xylocopa sp, Family: Apidae
Wikipedia: Carpenter bees are species in the genus Xylocopa of the subfamily Xylocopinae. The genus includes some 500 species in 31 subgenera. The common name "carpenter bee" derives from their nesting behavior. Nearly all species burrow into hard plant material such as dead wood or bamboo.
Many species in this enormous genus are difficult to tell apart. Most species are all-black, or primarily black with some yellow or white pubescence.
Male bees often are seen hovering near nests, and will approach nearby animals. However, males are harmless, since they do not have a stinger. Female carpenter bees are capable of stinging, but they are docile and rarely sting unless caught in the hand or otherwise directly provoked.
Woodpeckers eat carpenter bees, as do various species of birds, such as shrikes and bee-eaters. Other predators include large species of Mantodea (Mantis) and predatory flies, particularly large species of the family Asilidae (Robberfly). Woodpeckers are attracted to the noise of the bee larvae and drill holes along the tunnels to feed on them.
Pelopidas cf. mathias, Family: Hesperiidae
About the flower: The passion flower (Passiflora foetida) is a protocarnivorous plant. It is able to trap insects on its bracts, which exude a sticky substance that also contains digestive enzymes. This minimizes predation on young flowers and fruits.
This is a rare shot for me.
In my locality, I've never seen butterflies or bees drinking nectar from this flower. It is poisonous and will make this butterfly poisonous too thereby making it unpalatable to its predators.
Letana sp, Family: Tettigoniidae
The Phaneropterinae (False katydid) are a subfamily of katydids belonging to the family Tettigoniidae. Nearly 2060 species in 85 genera throughout the world are known. They are among the largest winged katydids.
Their legs vary from genus to genus, but the front and middle ones are always much shorter than the hind ones. The ovipositor and male genitalia are also variable depending on the genus.
These katydids are arboreal in habitat with the vast majority of them passing their lives in shrubs and trees, feeding on leaves and tender twigs with a potential for causing much damage when present in large numbers. This is rare, however, as they live a solitary life unlike meadow grasshoppers, thus are seldom noticed by man.
The Phaneropterinae differ from locusts in their habits of oviposition. Their eggs are rarely deposited in the earth or twigs, but are either glued fast in double rows to the outer surface of slender twigs or are inserted in the edges of leaves.
There is really nothing overtly “false” about False kaydids — entomologists simply refer to them this way in order to distinguish them from the true katydids (subfamily: Pseudophyllinae). Also, the rapid “tic-tic-tic-tic” sound of a male false katydid is unlike the more traditional katydid call of “katy-did, katy-did". The false katydids are more slender and have longer wings than true katydids.
Homoeocerus signatus, Family: Coreidae, Tribe: Homoeocerini
Homoeocerus signatus recorded on its host plant, Prosopis juliflora (family:Fabaceae). An another host is Acacia nilotica.
This seems to be a yellow morph, whereas, usually it would be blue-green (Cyan) to match the foliage of the host plant.. for camouflage.
Chrysocoris stolli, Family: Scutelleridae
Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the last section of their thorax into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. This latter characteristic distinguishes them from most other families within Heteroptera, and may lead to misidentification as a beetle rather than a bug. These insects feed on plant juices from a variety of different species, including some commercial crops. Closely related to stink bugs, they may also produce an offensive odour when disturbed. There are around 450 species worldwide.
Chrysocoris stolli is a minor pest of Pigeonpea, pongamia, jatropha, arecanut, etc.
Fishermen at Pulicat Lake Bird sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a famous 481 km² Protected area in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu state near Elavur and Nellore and Chittoor disttricts of Andhra Pradesh inSouth India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. International name: Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, IBA Code: IN261, Criteria: A1, A4iii.
Central location is: 13°34′N 80°12′E. 153.67 km² is managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and 327.33 km² is managed by theAndhra Pradesh Forest Department.108 km² is National Park area. Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14°C to 33°C. Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The sanctuary is most noted for the many Greater Flamingos seen here. The biodiversity of this lake attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors per year.
Xanthodes albago, Family: Nolidae
3cm caterpillar on Abutilon leaf
Xanthodes is a Genus within the kingdom Animalia, family Nolidae. At least 28 species and subspecies of Xanthodes have been described.
These caterpillars are dimorphic. One form is just green while this is an other form. The caterpillar has only got two pairs of prolegs, and moves in a looper fashion. Some sites lists this in subfamily Noctuidae\Bagisarinae... I am following NBAIR.
Host plants: Okra, Cotton, Hibiscus, Abutilon sp.
Synonyms: Noctua albago, Xanthodes imparata, Phalaena noctua malvae, Xanthodes impellens, Xanthodes inefficiens, Xanthodes stramen
Neorthacris sp, Family: Pyrgomorphidae
Male.
Pyrgomorphidae is a family of grasshoppers in the order Orthoptera commonly known as the gaudy grasshoppers.
Just born, this cafy must stand soon if it is to survive.
The main breed of cattle in the Brazilian Pantanal is the Pantaneiro (also known as Tucura or Cuiabano), a breed of cattle that descended from European breeds brought by Spanish and Portuguese colonizers. Adapted to the region's extreme ecological conditions, this rustic and robust breed is known for its resilience to heat, disease, and floods. However, the Pantaneiro is now considered an endangered breed, with Nellore cattle having largely replaced it in the region's cattle industry since the 20th century.
(Unid), Family: Acrididae
Short-horned grasshopper (family Acrididae), any of more than 10,000 species of insects (order Orthoptera) that are characterized by short, heavy antennae, a four-valved ovipositor for laying eggs, and three-segmented tarsi (distal segments of the leg). They are herbivorous and include some of the most destructive agricultural pests known. The plague, or migratory, species are called locusts.
Alcedo atthis, Family: Alcedinidae
From: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_kingfisher
The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
This sparrow-sized bird has the typical short-tailed, large-headed kingfisher profile; it has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. It feeds mainly on fish, caught by diving, and has special visual adaptations to enable it to see prey under water. The glossy white eggs are laid in a nest at the end of a burrow in a riverbank.
The common kingfisher has no song. The flight call is a short sharp whistle, chee, repeated two or three times. Anxious birds emit a harsh, shrit-it-it and nestlings call for food with a churring noise.
Tirumala limniace, Family: Nymphalidae
The Blue tiger (Tirumala limniace) is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the crows and tigers, that is, the danaid group of the brush-footed butterfly family. This butterfly shows gregarious migratory behaviour in southern India.
The butterfly larva generally feed on plants of family Asclepiadaceae. The recorded host plants are: Asclepias, Calotropis and Heterostemma.
Degonetus serratus, Family: Pentatomidae
ID Credit: Many thanks to
Flickr members wild things and rockwolf for the wonderful discussion
Prof. David A. Rider (North Dakota State University)
Prof. M Nayyar Azim ( as in tribe Degonetini (Azim & Shafee, 1984) )
Dr. J. Poorani (National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources)
For more info visit: IndiaNatureWatch
Tramea basilaris, Family: Libellulidae
Tramea basilaris, also known as the Red marsh trotter, keyhole glider or wheeling glider, (Tamil: அம்புச் சிவப்பன்) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
Tramea basilaris is found throughout most of Africa and in India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, shrub-dominated wetlands, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.
More details on distribution: IUCN
Oxyopes shweta, Family: Oxyopidae
Oxyopes shweta is a species of lynx spider.This spider is distributed in India and China. An active hunter and is commonly seen in green leaves of plants actively searching for prey
Acraea terpsicore, Family: Nymphalidae
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acraea_terpsicore
The Tawny Coster (Acraea terpsicore) is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery, winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.
This species is does not fly high, but seems to keep within 3m of the ground and tends to rest on vegetation in the regions of a meter off the ground. They can be seen in abundance wherever its larval food plant (Passiflora species) is found. The adult tends to avoid dense undergrowth and shady areas, instead keeping to open spaces in all types of vegetation.
The adult flies slowly with weak seemingly unsteady wingbeats. It is one of the boldest butterflies, protected as it is from predators by a nauseous chemical. When attacked it plays dead and exudes an obnoxious yellowish fluid from glands in the joints of the legs. Like all butterflies protected in this manner, Acraea terpsicore has a tough exoskeleton which enables the adult to survive a few pecks of a bird or even the bites of a lizard. Once left alone the adult immediately takes off and resumes its uncaring flight.
When feeding on flowers, this butterfly is unhurried, often spending a long time sitting on the same flower. When sitting it either spreads its wings or closes them over its back the hindwings covering the forewings to a large extent. Sometimes the butterfly will not sit, but rest gently on the flower while feeding, while doing this, to maintain balance, it beats only its forewings while keeping the hindwings completely steady.
Spathosternum prasiniferum, Family: Acrididae
Spathosternum is a Genus within the kingdom Animalia, family Acrididae. At least 13 species and subspecies of Spathosternum have been described.
Spathosternum prasiniferum is a small grasshopper and is one of the commonest grasshoppers in India. This species can easily be identified by "spathulated prosternal tubercle" (Whatever it is?!.. The shape of the head, I guess).
This species is associated with grass. Adults and nymphs occur almost throughout the year. There are three generation in a year and cause damage to swelling of growing crops like paddy, maize and vegetables like brinjal, milch, tomato. etc. It may attack on Leaves and grains of wheat, oat in winter. It also affects sugar cane etc. and on a few garden plants and weeds too
Distribution: All over India, Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Myanamar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand.
Diplacodes trivialis, Family: Libellulidae
Male sub-adult dragonfly turning from greenish yellow to blue.
Both male/female are greenish yellow when young
but the male turns to blue when it matures into full adult.
One of the commonest dragonflies in gardens, fields, playgrounds, etc. This dragonfly usually perches on the ground and rarely flies above 1 metre. It is always found close to the ground as the name "Ground skimmer" suggests.
Distribution: Widespread in all districts, througout India. Throughout Oriental region and Pacific islands.
Synonyms: Diplacodes remota, Libellula phalerata, Libellula trivialis
Acraea terpsicore, Family: Nymphalidae
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acraea_terpsicore
The Tawny Coster (Acraea terpsicore) is a small, 53–64 millimetres (2.1–2.5 in), leathery, winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.
This species is does not fly high, but seems to keep within 3m of the ground and tends to rest on vegetation in the regions of a meter off the ground. They can be seen in abundance wherever its larval food plant (Passiflora species) is found. The adult tends to avoid dense undergrowth and shady areas, instead keeping to open spaces in all types of vegetation.
The adult flies slowly with weak seemingly unsteady wingbeats. It is one of the boldest butterflies, protected as it is from predators by a nauseous chemical. When attacked it plays dead and exudes an obnoxious yellowish fluid from glands in the joints of the legs. Like all butterflies protected in this manner, Acraea terpsicore has a tough exoskeleton which enables the adult to survive a few pecks of a bird or even the bites of a lizard. Once left alone the adult immediately takes off and resumes its uncaring flight.
When feeding on flowers, this butterfly is unhurried, often spending a long time sitting on the same flower. When sitting it either spreads its wings or closes them over its back the hindwings covering the forewings to a large extent. Sometimes the butterfly will not sit, but rest gently on the flower while feeding, while doing this, to maintain balance, it beats only its forewings while keeping the hindwings completely steady.
Crocothemis servilia, Family: Libellulidae
Male dragonfly basking in morning sun
The scarlet skimmer or crimson darter (Crocothemis servilia) is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, native to east and southeast Asia and introduced to Jamaica, Florida, and Hawaii. The naiads are commonly used as food in parts of Yunnan, China. It is one of the most common and widespread odonate species in the world, occurring in artificial and highly disturbed habitats.
This species can be seen in disturbed open habitats and grassy water bodies with still water. Like the other common red libellulids, Crocothemis servilia is a sun-loving species. The male guards his territory by perching on the tip of an emergent plant and chases off other dragonflies of the same species or other species. Thereafter, he returns to his favourite perch.
Mamallapuram - Mahabalipuram - Tamilnadu
Goodbye Mamalla,
welcome Madurai with firework and crackers terrorising the town for two days to announce Diwali festival tomorrow 27 October, with new moon, along Tamil calendar.
Let those girls from Nellore, dancing in the Arjun Cave, enlighten your soul on this festival day:
Happy Diwali !
Publication BT Options Sri Lanka
Date Taken: 2008-10-21
Canon EOS 50D, 70-200mm f/2.8L USM, RAW
Polite request: no graphical logo's in your comment, thanks.
(Unknown species), Family: Coreidae
ID Required, Please
The Coreidae are a large family of predominantly sap-sucking insects in the Hemipteran suborder Heteroptera.
The common names of Coreidae vary regionally. Leaf-footed bug refers to leaf-like expansions on the legs of some species, generally on the hind tibiae. In North America, the pest status of species such as Anasa tristis on squash plants and other cucurbits gave rise to the name squash bugs. Coreidae are called twig-wilters or tip-wilters in parts of Africa and Australia because many species feed in young twigs, injecting juices that macerate the tissues of the growing tips and cause them to wilt abruptly.
An Oriental White Ibis flying with a small piece of tree branch, possibly to strengthen his nest nearby - snapped at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary ,Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
I am sorry because of the blackish / silhouette effect in the photo, as the Sun was against the lens, which could not be avoided.
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Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary --------
Area: 404 sq kms/40,040 ha
Location: About 117-kms From Chennai, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
Description:
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is in Nelapattu village. It is located on the East Coast about 20-km north of Pulicat in the Nellore district. It is about 117 Kms from Chennai. The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is one of the largest pelican habitats in Southeast Asia.
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary provides fine breeding ground for rare and endangered species like Spoted Billed Pelican, Open-Billed Stork, Painted Stork, Little Cormorant, Spoon-Bill, White-Ibis and Night Heron. It is a small fresh water irrigation tank with Barringtonia trees spread in the water, which can withstand inundation for longer periods in the tank bed.
The birds for perching and nesting prefer the foreshore areas. It is a good place to see a diverse species of waders and water birds. Apart from it it is a huge peliconry.
The reserve forest area has mammals like jackals, slender loris and spotted deer and reptiles like snakes, tortoises and monitor lizards. Nelapattu has an environmental education centre, museum, library and an auditorium with audio-visual equipment.
Visiting Season:
October To March
Source : Subject to slight modification - www.wildlifeinindia.com/nelapattu-bird-sanctuary.html
Aloa lactinea, Family: Erebidae
A visitor to my farmhouse porch light... on top of a plastic dining table.
This moth doesn't pose spread winged. It was fanning its wings - prepping to take-off while this shot was made. By some freak of a chance, it looks freezed!
I'm not sure what happened here. It has never been possible for me before.
Maybe it detected a pre-flash and micro-momentarily stopped fanning?!
Whatever!. This will be my most prized moth photo.
Aloa lactinea (red costate tiger moth) is a moth of family Erebidae. It is found in India, Japan, southern and western China, Taiwan, Java, Sumatra, Sri Lanka, Burma and the Philippines.
The species is found in primary and secondary habitats ranging from the lowlands to montane regions. It is a minor pest, caterpillar feeds on castor, coffee, jute, groundnut, teak, ragi, sunflower, maize, sweetpotato, and beans.
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a famous 481 km² located in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and Protected area in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa.
SeaGulls: Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls; stout, longish bills; and webbed feet. Most gulls are ground-nesting carnivores which take live food or scavenge opportunistically, particularly the Larus species. Live food often includes crabs and small fish. Gulls have unhinging jaws which allow them to consume large prey. Gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea, except for the kittiwakes.[5] The large species take up to four years to attain full adult plumage, but two years is typical for small gulls. Large white-headed gulls are typically long-lived birds, with a maximum age of 49 years recorded for the herring gull
Rainbows viewed while traveling in a train, a few minutes after it left Nellore station and crossed the Penna river, going towards Ongole (Andhra Pradesh, India), on December 13, 2022 afternoon.
One is clearly visible while the second rainbow is fading away - its right edge is between the two electric poles on the right.
Couple of videos are also uploaded in the same album.
The photo and the videos are all taken with the Motorola g7 power android phone camera.
This is the original photo from which www.flickr.com/photos/itssri/52593233165/ was cropped for use as a wallpaper.