Insect Archives - Singapore Geographic https://www.singaporegeographic.com/category/insects/insect Singapore Biodiversity, List of Wild Animals, Insect, Nature Article that has been recorded in Singapore. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:49:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 135464637 Singapore Predatory Bush-Cricket  https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/singapore-predatory-bush-cricket?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=singapore-predatory-bush-cricket https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/singapore-predatory-bush-cricket#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:49:55 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=9158 Asiophlugis temasek, commonly known as the Singapore Predatory Bush-Cricket or Glass Katydid, is a small, translucent-bodied katydid first described in 2011 Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, February 2024

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]]> Asiophlugis temasek, commonly known as the Singapore Predatory Bush-Cricket or Glass Katydid, is a small, translucent-bodied katydid first described in 2011

Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, February 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/singapore-predatory-bush-cricket/feed 0 9158 Green Lacewing https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/green-lacewing?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-lacewing https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/green-lacewing#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:08 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=9148 Ankylopteryx is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, established by Brauer in 1864, recognised by their broad, heavily setose forewings, narrow hind wings, and distinctive flat resting position. Found across the Palaeotropics (Africa, Asia, Australia), this large genus includes roughly 50 known species, characterised by black-tipped tarsi, a broad costal field on the forewing, […]

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]]> Ankylopteryx is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, established by Brauer in 1864, recognised by their broad, heavily setose forewings, narrow hind wings, and distinctive flat resting position. Found across the Palaeotropics (Africa, Asia, Australia), this large genus includes roughly 50 known species, characterised by black-tipped tarsi, a broad costal field on the forewing, and a male pseudopenis.

Genus: ankylopteryx

Location: Lornie PCN, June 2022

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/green-lacewing/feed 0 9148 Antestiopsis anchora https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/antestiopsis-anchora?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=antestiopsis-anchora https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/antestiopsis-anchora#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:17:29 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=9136 Antestiopsis anchora is a species of shield bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae, often referred to as a type of variegated coffee bug or antestia bug. It is identified as a distinct species within the Antestiopsis genus, which is known for causing damage to coffee plants, particularly in Asia, with some records in Singapore Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, […]

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]]> Antestiopsis anchora is a species of shield bug belonging to the family Pentatomidae, often referred to as a type of variegated coffee bug or antestia bug. It is identified as a distinct species within the Antestiopsis genus, which is known for causing damage to coffee plants, particularly in Asia, with some records in Singapore

Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, September 2022

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/antestiopsis-anchora/feed 0 9136 Nicerta sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/nicerta-sp?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nicerta-sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/nicerta-sp#respond Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:40:11 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8997 Nicerta refers to a genus of small, often camouflaged insects called planthoppers, part of the family Derbidae, known for their unique shapes resembling bird droppings or plant parts, commonly found in Asia and other regions Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – Dec 2025

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]]> Nicerta refers to a genus of small, often camouflaged insects called planthoppers, part of the family Derbidae, known for their unique shapes resembling bird droppings or plant parts, commonly found in Asia and other regions

Location: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – Dec 2025

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/nicerta-sp/feed 0 8997 Paracritheus trimaculatus https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/paracritheus-trimaculatus?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paracritheus-trimaculatus https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/paracritheus-trimaculatus#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:57:14 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8968 Paracritheus trimaculatus is a distinctive stink bug (shield bug) known for the three prominent, white-yellow spots on its back, making it look like it has a face, commonly found in Southeast Asia (like Singapore, Malaysia) feeding on plant sap, especially on skunk vine fruits. As a true bug (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae family), it sucks plant juices, and while generally harmless […]

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]]> Paracritheus trimaculatus is a distinctive stink bug (shield bug) known for the three prominent, white-yellow spots on its back, making it look like it has a face, commonly found in Southeast Asia (like Singapore, Malaysia) feeding on plant sap, especially on skunk vine fruits. As a true bug (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae family), it sucks plant juices, and while generally harmless to humans, it’s part of the insect world and occasionally spotted in natural areas. 

Location: Choa Chu Kang Park – June 2025

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/paracritheus-trimaculatus/feed 0 8968 Banded Flower Mantis https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/banded-flower-mantis?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=banded-flower-mantis https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/banded-flower-mantis#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:52:37 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8680 Theopropus elegans, common name banded flower mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Southeast Asia. Until their first moult, nymphs have red and black exoskeletons that aid them in ant mimicry. Wikipedia Location: Thomson Nature Park – June 2024

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]]> Theopropus elegans, common name banded flower mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to Southeast Asia. Until their first moult, nymphs have red and black exoskeletons that aid them in ant mimicry. Wikipedia

Location: Thomson Nature Park – June 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/banded-flower-mantis/feed 0 8680 Boxer Mantis – Astyliasula sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/boxer-mantis-astyliasula-sp?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boxer-mantis-astyliasula-sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/boxer-mantis-astyliasula-sp#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:29:08 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8666 Astyliasula is a genus of mantises belonging to the family Hymenopodidae. The species of this genus are found in Southeastern Asia. Species: Astyliasula basinigra Astyliasula hoffmanni Astyliasula inermis Astyliasula javana Astyliasula major Astyliasula phyllopus Astyliasula sarawaca Astyliasula wuyshana Yang & Wang Wikipedia Scientific name: Astyliasula Thanks Benedict Yap for the ID Thomson Nature Park – June 2024

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]]> Astyliasula is a genus of mantises belonging to the family Hymenopodidae. The species of this genus are found in Southeastern Asia. Species: Astyliasula basinigra Astyliasula hoffmanni Astyliasula inermis Astyliasula javana Astyliasula major Astyliasula phyllopus Astyliasula sarawaca Astyliasula wuyshana Yang & Wang Wikipedia

Scientific name: Astyliasula

Thanks Benedict Yap for the ID

Thomson Nature Park – June 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/boxer-mantis-astyliasula-sp/feed 0 8666 Leaf insect nymph (Phylliidae) https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/leaf-insect-nymph-phylliidae?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leaf-insect-nymph-phylliidae https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/leaf-insect-nymph-phylliidae#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:34:54 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8607 Location: Lornie PCN – April 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/leaf-insect-nymph-phylliidae/feed 0 8607 Cockroach – Haanina sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/cockroach-haanina-sp?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cockroach-haanina-sp https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/cockroach-haanina-sp#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:23:37 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8503 Genus: Haanina Location: Upper Seletar Reservoir – Feb 2024 Thanks Chace Foo Maosheng and Cristian Caballes Lucañas for the ID Singapore (SG) Insect ID and Records.

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]]> Genus: Haanina

Location: Upper Seletar Reservoir – Feb 2024

Thanks Chace Foo Maosheng and Cristian Caballes Lucañas for the ID Singapore (SG) Insect ID and Records.

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/cockroach-haanina-sp/feed 0 8503 Pochazia sinuata https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/pochazia-sinuata?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pochazia-sinuata https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/insect/pochazia-sinuata#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:44:45 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8446 Pochazia is a genus of true bugs belonging to the family Ricaniidae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and Southeastern Asia. Wikipedia Location: Thomson Nature Park – August 2023

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]]> Pochazia is a genus of true bugs belonging to the family Ricaniidae. The species of this genus are found in Africa and Southeastern Asia. Wikipedia

Location: Thomson Nature Park – August 2023

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