John :: Some photos of insects

Photos of some of the insects I encounter from day to day in Hong Kong. I am not familiar with some of them, so for those without clear identification, please tell me the scientific or common name if you know it.

Last changed: Nov 30, 2005
19 items in this album
Mantis
Caterpillar
Grasshopper, unknown species.
Lanternfly (Pyrops candelaria)
Album: Praying mantis, 27/10/2005

Taken with Nikon 25-80mm Zoom lens. Tried a range of different methods with this extremely cooperative insect.



Changed: Nov 04, 2005.
Contains: 6 items.
Album: Caterpillars

Changed: Nov 29, 2005.
Contains: 4 items.
Album: Grasshoppers

Changed: Dec 02, 2005.
Contains: 9 items.
Album: Lanternfly (Pyrops candelaria) 龍眼雞

A rather unusual and attractive insect. 



Changed: Dec 02, 2005.
Contains: 12 items.
Fleshfly (Sarcophaga sp.)
Butterfly
Closeup profile of dragonfly head
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Album: Flies and mosquitoes

Changed: Dec 01, 2005.
Contains: 9 items.
Album: Butterflies

Changed: Nov 23, 2005.
Contains: 10 items.
Album: Dragonflies and damselflies

Changed: Dec 01, 2005.
Contains: 9 items.
Album: Bugs

Changed: Dec 08, 2005.
Contains: 4 items.
Gold dust weevils (Hypomeces squamosus)
Gold dust weevils (Hypomeces squamosus)
Mantis
Mantis
Gold dust weevils (Hypomeces squamosus)
Gold dust weevils (Hypomeces squamosus)
Mantis
Mantis
A brown mantis
A brown mantis
A brown mantis
A strange-looking brightly coloured moth
A brown mantis
A brown mantis
A brown mantis
A strange-looking brightly coloured moth
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