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Tuesday 15 September 2020
Monday 14 September 2020
Friday 28 August 2020
Imantocera penicillata - Sikkim Beetle
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Imantocera penicillata, also known as "Jungli Kira" in Nepali,
is a species of beetle in the Cerambycidae family. It was first described by
Hope in 1831, initially under the genus Lamia. This beetle is found in
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Laos, Nepal, and Vietnam.
It is recognized for its long antennae and striking appearance. The beetle is typically seen in forested and wooded areas where it can be observed on trees and plants. Its larvae feed on various types of wood, contributing to the natural process of decomposition and nutrient recycling in the ecosystem.
Wednesday 16 October 2019
Common Imperial (Cheritra freja) - Sikkim Butterfly
Scientific
classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Cheritra
Species: C. freja
Binomial
name : Cheritra freja (Fabricius 1793)
Other
Names:
Common Imperial
Special feature: Cheritra freja belongs to the gossamer-winged butterflies’
family (Lycaenidae).
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Begonia "Angel Wing" - Sikkim Flora
Scientific
classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Begoniaceae
Genus: Begonia
Species: Begonia "Angel
Wing"
Special feature: Begonia
"Angel Wing" is a hybrid Begonia which resulted from a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and B. coccinea. The hybridization was made
by California plant breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in 1926.
Angel is named
for the shape of their leaves. Angel Wings generally contain spots or a frosted
pattern. The underside is often a deep red. They flower and produce blooms that
range in colors from red and pink to white.
Often, these plants
are used as year-round houseplants. They're easy to grow for a gardener who
understands their needs. Since begonias originated in the tropics, the ideal
growing conditions include high humidity, good circulation of the air around
the plant, a lot of water, and a lot of light. The more light, the more
brilliant the color of the leaves.
Angel Wing Begonias
will grow well under shade cloth, lattice, or in early morning/late afternoon
sun. They will burn if grown in direct mid-day sun. The flowers are edible,
with a sweet tart taste.(Source:
Wikipedia)
Monday 20 May 2019
Cleora sp. - Sikkim Moth
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Tribe: Boarmiini
Genus: Cleora
Identified at: The Moth And Butterfly Identification Forum ( Facebook Page)
Saturday 18 May 2019
Prosotas nora (Common Lineblue) - Sikkim Butterfly
Scientific
classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Prosotas
Species: P.
Nora
Binomial name: Prosotas nora (Felder,
1860)
Other Names: Common Lineblue
Special feature: The under-surfaces of the wings of both
sexes are fawn, with multiple arcs of white dashes, and with a black spot
beside the tail of each hind wing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.
Identified at:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156049160735974&set=gm.1816286748471962&type=3&av=534315973&eav=Afa0IEZqQWWfD_7HIj2CctLIOnvEaNzmtNUie84DNDSWQCv1CV8Ygk_hN8YpsXF764M&eid=ARBPN5CxXXBfGAWh-MYzy4VQYmQfAG2-zwkRe3wa28RtWtSEcBdP9Hwn7xy8swOxKu-rKNcEmvIx1SnC&ifg=1
Sunday 21 April 2019
Eurema simulatrix (Changeable Grass Yellow) - Sikkim Butterfly
Scientific
classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Euarthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Pieridae
Genus: Eurema
Species: E.
Simulatrix
Binomial name: Eurema
simulatrix (Semper, 1891)
Other Names: Changeable Grass
Yellow
Special feature: The butterfly is bright yellow in colour. The
habitat consists of secondary or disturbed habitats including forest clearings,
roadsides and riverbanks, parks and gardens.
Identified at:
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