Month: January 2015

  • Dipterygonotus balteatus

    Species: Dipterygonotus balteatus English Name: Mottled Fusilier Chinese Name: 双鳍梅鲷 Family: Caesionidae Description: A near-shore pelagic species that swims mainly in open water away from reefs. This fusilier mixes with other planktivores and is easily overlooked. Can grow up to 14 cm and prey on zooplankton. Used for minor commercial purpose and as a bait. Photos used under…

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  • Pyrops candelaria

    Species: Pyrops candelaria English Name: Lanternfly, Lantern Bug Chinese Name: 龍眼雞 Family: Fulgoridae Description: The Lanternfly has 2 pair of wings and a long, elongated, reddish proboscis that he uses to pierce the tree bark and reach the sap. The first pair of wings are green with white and yellow spots, while the second ones are bright yellow and…

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  • Physopelta gutta

    Species: Physopelta gutta English Name: Gutta Bug Chinese Name: 大星蝽象 Family: Largidae Description: This plant feeding bug has about 14-18 mm in length and a  elongate, parallel-sided body. The back is reddish to brown, sometimes yellowish, in color with black spots. It is commonly found on Mallotus paniculatus tree. Photos used under a Creative Commons license References: – Easton,…

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  • Erthesina fullo

    Species: Erthesina fullo English Name: Tallow Stink Bug Chinese Name: 黃斑椿象 Family: Pentatomidae Description: Blackish stink bug with several yellow spots on the back and a yellow stripe along the central line of the head. They can be observed mating, laying eggs and feeding  on the trunks of Horsetail trees (Casuarina equisetifolia). Photos used under a Creative Commons license…

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  • Tessaratoma papillosa

    Species: Tessaratoma papillosa English Name: Litchi Stink Bug Chinese Name: 荔枝椿象 Family: Tessaratomidae Description: The Litchi Stink Bug adults are brown in color while the nymphs are whitish on the back (older) or yellow, orange and red patterned with a dark border (younger). When disturbed, this insect can release large quantities of disagreeable odorous. They pest on Litchi and…

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  • Caesio teres

    Species: Caesio teres English Name: Yellow and Blueback Fusilier Chinese Name: 藍黃梅鯛 Family: Caesionidae Description:  A medium-sized fish that grows up to 40 cm. The coloration of body is blue with yellow on the back. The yellow area starts from the neck for the younger Caesio teres. Lived around coral reefs and feeds on zooplankton in large midwater groups. Used…

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  • Caesio lunaris

    Species: Caesio lunaris English Name: Lunar Fusilier Chinese Name: 新月梅鯛 Family: Caesionidae Description: The Lunar Fusilier has a bluish body, pale ventrally; with caudal lobe tips, axil and upper base of pectoral fin black. Juveniles has yellow tails and black tips. It reach up to a maximum length of 40 cm. They are found in coastal areas, mainly on or…

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  • Caesio cuning

    Species: Caesio cuning English Name: Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier Chinese Name: 黄尾梅鲷 Family: Caesionidae Description: Recognised by its colouration, the Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier has a greyish-blue body with white or pinkish lower sides and belly, and a large yellow tail. The length is usually at 35 cm. They live in coastal areas, usually over rocky and coral reefs. They also…

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  • Caesio caerulaurea

    Species: Caesio caerulaurea  English Name: Blue and Gold Fusilier, Scissor Tailed Fusilier Chinese Name: 褐梅鲷 Family: Caesionidae Description:  Fusilier with a golden band from above the eye that runs straight along the bluish upper and white to pale bluish lower body.They inhabit primarily around coral reefs and are found in schools in deep lagoons and along seaward reefs. Used for…

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  • Cantao ocellatus

    Species: Cantao ocellatus English Name: Mallotus Shield Bug Chinese Name: 角盾蝽 Family: Scutelleridae Description: Shield bug, reddish or ochre in color with variable number of black or yellow spots and a dark with metallic sheen stripe along the central line of the head. The legs and antennae are also blueish-green with metallic sheen. It can be found on the top of trees,…

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