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Jumping cockroach!

By on June 1, 2011 in indigenous, insects

Some scientists peer into ocean depths and explore jungles in search of new species. South African scientist Mike Picker made his discovery — a new species of cockroach — in the middle of a top tourist destination. Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park is home to the world’s only jumping cockroach, which this week was [...]

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Now that’s colourful!

By on March 27, 2011 in insects

There used to be loads of these grasshoppers in my granddad’s garden. They release a pungent smell if you get too close. Anyone know any more about them?    

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Mantis Shedding skin this morning

By on March 15, 2011 in insects

Hey, I thought you might like to see this, I found it shedding it’s skin this morning. – Dave de Witt            

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My favourite Mantis

By on March 8, 2011 in insects

Howzit everyone, someone liked my pic and suggested I post it here, hope you like it too. So these little critters have been roaming the garden for ages. The first time I ever saw one was in 1997. They are quite territorial and may stay on the same plant their entire life. Found this little [...]

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suburban wildlife in kzn

Suburban Wildlife in KZN

By on February 20, 2011 in environment, insects

I recently picked up an excellent book from my local nursery.  Suburban Wildlife in KZN, a WESSA publication, looks at the fauna that you share your garden with.   Sections focus in on spiders, insects, frogs and birds, highlighting the importance of each to the ecosystem of the suburbs. With full-colour photographs and descriptions of each [...]

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