Nymphs, Danaids, Brown and Brush-footed Butterflies

by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020

Nymphs, Danaids, Brown and Brush-footed Butterflies (Family: Nymphalidae) Ninety-eight species contained within forty genera have been recorded in Australia. Butterflies are medium sized, and the first pair of legs are reduced, giving a four-legged appearance. Insects...

Skippers

by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020

Skippers (Family: Hesperiidae) One hundred and twenty-seven species contained within thirty-six genera. Butterflies are small to medium in size, usually brown or orange in colour, and the long antennae are hooked or pointed. Insects Home Nature Facts...

Stick Insects and Leaf Insects

by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020

Stick Insects and Leaf Insects (Order: Phasmida) Of the 103 currently described species in Australia, contained within three families, Phasmatidae is largest, with 66 species. Body typically very long and cylindrical, resembling sticks, or flattened, resembling...

Redeye

by Peter Rowland | Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Redeye Scientific Name: Psaltoda moerens Size: Body Length 40mm What does it look and sound like? The Redeye Cicada has a dark brown to black body, grey-silver patches either side of abdomen, with striking bright red eyes. Wing veins black with clear membranes. The...

Swallowtails

by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 19, 2020

Swallowtails (Family: Papilionidae) Twenty-one species, contained within six genera have been recorded in Australia. They are large, colourful butterflies. Some species have extensions on their hindwings. Orchard Swallowtail Insects Home Nature Facts...