singapore caterpillar Archives - Singapore Geographic https://www.singaporegeographic.com/tag/singapore-caterpillar Singapore Biodiversity, List of Wild Animals, Insect, Nature Article that has been recorded in Singapore. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:47:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 135464637 Centaur Oakblue https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/centaur-oakblue-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=centaur-oakblue-2 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/centaur-oakblue-2#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:14:50 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=9112 The Centaur Oakblue (Arhopala centaurus) caterpillar is best known for its fascinating symbiotic relationship with Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), which act as aggressive bodyguards. Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – August 2022

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]]> The Centaur Oakblue (Arhopala centaurus) caterpillar is best known for its fascinating symbiotic relationship with Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), which act as aggressive bodyguards.

Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – August 2022

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/centaur-oakblue-2/feed 0 9112 Cyclosia papilionaris caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/cyclosia-papilionaris-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyclosia-papilionaris-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/cyclosia-papilionaris-caterpillar#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:08:40 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8616 Cyclosia papilionaris, Drury’s jewel, is a moth in the family Zygaenidae. It was described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is found from Thailand to southern China. It is also found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The habitat consists of rainforests and humid deciduous forests at altitudes up to 1,000 meters. Wikipedia Location: Lornie PCN […]

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]]> Cyclosia papilionaris, Drury’s jewel, is a moth in the family Zygaenidae. It was described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is found from Thailand to southern China. It is also found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The habitat consists of rainforests and humid deciduous forests at altitudes up to 1,000 meters. Wikipedia

Location: Lornie PCN – April 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/cyclosia-papilionaris-caterpillar/feed 0 8616 Common Mime Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/common-mime-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-mime-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/common-mime-caterpillar#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:42:14 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8479 Papilio clytia, the common mime, is a swallowtail butterfly found in south and southeast Asia. The butterfly belongs to the subgenus Chilasa, the black-bodied swallowtails. It serves as an excellent example of a Batesian mimic among the Indian butterflies. Wikipedia Scientific name: Papilio clytia Location: Choa Chu Kang – Feb 2024

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]]> Papilio clytia, the common mime, is a swallowtail butterfly found in south and southeast Asia. The butterfly belongs to the subgenus Chilasa, the black-bodied swallowtails. It serves as an excellent example of a Batesian mimic among the Indian butterflies. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Papilio clytia

Location: Choa Chu Kang – Feb 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/common-mime-caterpillar/feed 0 8479 Tussock Moth Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/tussock-moth-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tussock-moth-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/tussock-moth-caterpillar#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:52:11 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8440 The Lymantriinae are a subfamily of moths of the family Erebidae. The taxon was erected by George Hampson in 1893. Many of its component species are referred to as “tussock moths” of one sort or another. Wikipedia Location: Lornie PCN – Jan 2024

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]]> The Lymantriinae are a subfamily of moths of the family Erebidae. The taxon was erected by George Hampson in 1893. Many of its component species are referred to as “tussock moths” of one sort or another. Wikipedia

Location: Lornie PCN – Jan 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/tussock-moth-caterpillar/feed 0 8440 ‘King Cobra’ Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-cobra-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=king-cobra-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-cobra-caterpillar#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:20:22 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8247 A unique caterpillar (Enpinanga vigens ) defence mechanism that I think resembles (mimicking) ‘King Cobra Snake’. Lornie PCN – Jan 2024 When this caterpillar feels threatened it will pose like the King Cobra Snake. Scientific Name: Enpinanga vigens Lornie PCN – January 2024 Note: I mentioned ‘King Cobra Caterpillar’ as from my personal opinion, I […]

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]]> A unique caterpillar (Enpinanga vigens ) defence mechanism that I think resembles (mimicking) ‘King Cobra Snake’. Lornie PCN – Jan 2024

When this caterpillar feels threatened it will pose like the King Cobra Snake.

Scientific Name: Enpinanga vigens

Lornie PCN – January 2024

Note: I mentioned ‘King Cobra Caterpillar’ as from my personal opinion, I see it looks like King Cobra Snake

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-cobra-caterpillar/feed 0 8247 Enpinanga Vigens Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/enpinanga-vigens-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enpinanga-vigens-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/enpinanga-vigens-caterpillar#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:08:25 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8236 Enpinanga vigens is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Wikipedia A unique caterpillar defence mechanism that I think resembles (mimicking) ‘King Cobra Snake’. Lornie PCN – Jan 2024

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]]> Enpinanga vigens is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Wikipedia

A unique caterpillar defence mechanism that I think resembles (mimicking) ‘King Cobra Snake’.

Lornie PCN – Jan 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/enpinanga-vigens-caterpillar/feed 0 8236 King Crow Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-crow-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=king-crow-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-crow-caterpillar#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:31:00 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8219 Euploea klugii, the brown king crow or king crow, is a butterfly from the family Nymphalidae found in India and Southeast Asia. The species was first described by the entomologist Frederic Moore in 1858. Wikipedia Scientific name: Euploea klugii Life history King Crow Caterpillar by Butterflies of Singapore Location: Pasir Ris Park – January 2024

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]]> Euploea klugii, the brown king crow or king crow, is a butterfly from the family Nymphalidae found in India and Southeast Asia. The species was first described by the entomologist Frederic Moore in 1858. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Euploea klugii

Life history King Crow Caterpillar by Butterflies of Singapore

Location: Pasir Ris Park – January 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/king-crow-caterpillar/feed 0 8219 Palm King Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/palm-king-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=palm-king-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/palm-king-caterpillar#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:21:00 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8114 Amathusia phidippus, the palmking, is a butterfly found in India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Satyrinae, a subfamily of the brush-footed butterflies. Wikipedia Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – Jan 2024

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]]> Amathusia phidippus, the palmking, is a butterfly found in India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Satyrinae, a subfamily of the brush-footed butterflies. Wikipedia

Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – Jan 2024

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/palm-king-caterpillar/feed 0 8114 Rose Myrtle Lappet Moth Caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/rose-myrtle-lappet-moth-caterpillar?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rose-myrtle-lappet-moth-caterpillar https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/rose-myrtle-lappet-moth-caterpillar#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:56:27 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=8087 Trabala vishnou, the rose-myrtle lappet moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in southern Asia, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Java, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia. Four subspecies are recognized. Wikipedia Scientific name: Trabala vishnou Location: Lornie Corridor

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]]> Trabala vishnou, the rose-myrtle lappet moth, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in southern Asia, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Java, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia. Four subspecies are recognized. Wikipedia

Scientific name: Trabala vishnou

Location: Lornie Corridor

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]]> https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/rose-myrtle-lappet-moth-caterpillar/feed 0 8087 Fascellina Chromataria https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/fascellina-chromataria?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fascellina-chromataria https://www.singaporegeographic.com/insects/caterpillar/fascellina-chromataria#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2022 02:59:16 +0000 https://www.singaporegeographic.com/?p=7489 Fascellina chromataria is a moth in the family Geometridae described by Francis Walker in 1860. Location: Rifle Range Nature Park, December 2022 Thanks, Zoee Lim The Hungry Caterpillar Singapore for the ID

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]]> Fascellina chromataria is a moth in the family Geometridae described by Francis Walker in 1860.

Location: Rifle Range Nature Park, December 2022

Thanks, Zoee Lim The Hungry Caterpillar Singapore for the ID

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