Ropalidia marginata - Sikkim Wasp

 

Styringomyia sp. - Sikkim Crane Fly

 Styringomyia is a genus of crane fly in the family Limoniidae.

 

Imantocera penicillata - Sikkim Beetle

 

Imantocera penicillata is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae.

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).

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)