Giants of the Land Coconut Crabs: Giants of the LandJuvenile coconut crabs inhabit shells from sea snails (gastropods), but as they mature, they grow large and live without shells on land. They are among the largest crabs, with weights exceeding 4 kg and reports of individuals reaching up to 14 kg. Adults feature powerful crushing … Read more
Coconut Crabs: A Fascinating Solitary Life Adult coconut crabs are solitary creatures that inhabit underground burrows and rock crevices in coastal forests. Remarkably, some have been located up to 6 kilometers from the sea. Due to their inability to swim, they can drown in seawater. These crabs are mostly nocturnal, staying hidden during the day and … Read more
This species is the largest of the genus, and can be found where bintaro trees abound. belongs to family Nymphalidae, subfamily Danainae, milkweed butterflies – distribution: throughout Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Australia, Bismarck Archipelago. – host plants: Moraceae (Streblus), Apocynaceae (Cerbera)
This species is sexually dimorphic, which means the male and female look very different. belongs to family Nymphalidae, subfamily Danainae, milkweed butterflies – distribution: Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, southern India and Southeast Asia. host plants: Apocynaceae (Nerium oleander), Moraceae (Ficus)
This lowland species can be plentiful near the host plants. belongs to family Nymphalidae, subfamily Danainae, milkweed butterflies – distribution: throughout Indonesia, also in Asia, Australia, and Africa – host plants: Apocynaceae (Asclepias, Calotropis gigantea and some others).
This butterfly is one of the most common butterfly species and can be abundant at places – distribution: throughout Indonesia, also in other Asian countries, Australia, and in some other parts of the world – host plants: Fabaceae (Cassia, Senna, Sesbania)
The common name of this beautiful butterfly refers to the reddish color of its abdomen and wing spots. belongs to family Papilionidae – distribution: Java, Bali, western Nusa Tenggara, Sumba – host plants: Aristolochiaceae (Aristolochia acuminata) – IUCN status: Least Concern
This beautiful species is the largest of the Pieridae family. belongs to family Pieridae – distribution: throughout Indonesia except central Maluku and Papua, also in India, Southeast Asia, southern China, and southern Japan – host plants: Capparaceae (Capparis, Crataeva) – IUCN status: not evaluated
The edges of its wings resemble lace, giving this species its common name. belongs to family Nymphalidae, subfamily Heliconiinae – distribution: Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Tanimbar, also in Southeast Asia and northern Australia – host plants: Passifloraceae (Adenia) – IUCN status: not evaluated
This is a common species that resembles a dry leaf when its wings are closed. belongs to family Nymphalidae – distribution: Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, and also Australia – host plants: Acanthaceae (Asystasia, Pseuderanthemum, Strobilanthes)
