Oops! It appears that you have disabled your Javascript. In order for you to see this page as it is meant to appear, we ask that you please re-enable your Javascript!

Insects

Boyd's Forest Dragon (Hypsilurus boydii), resplendent in his camouflaged coating and ornate headdress, had a fortuitous visit this morning. A Giant Tropical Mantid (Hierodula majuscula) made the mistake of walking into sight of the ever-vigilant dragon and swiftly became breakfast. Boyd”s Forest Dragons are endemic to the rainforests of Australia’s Wet Tropics. They can reach a total length of 54-cm and [...]

By admin| 2016-10-12T20:25:07+00:00 May 4th, 2015|Insects, Reptiles|0 Comments

Rainforest Deception – Katydids
Gallery
Rainforest Deception – Katydids

Insects

Rainforest Deception – Katydids

Rainforest critters are masters of disguise. The world's oldest rainforest is sure to exhibit a greater range of success stories, than other, younger forests. Katydids are families of insects where camouflage and mimicry avoids detection, yet the beauty of these insects and the near-perfection of the camouflage is incredible. Approximately 6,400 species of Katydids within the [...]

By Prue Hewett| 2016-10-12T20:25:07+00:00 March 23rd, 2015|Insects|0 Comments