The Wandering Mind

Bizarre looking mushrooms. Cyathus sp., known as bird's nest fungi, are just one of many species of fungi that are integral to a healthy...

The presence of these little buggers (Trigoniulus corallinus; rusty millipede) signify high moisture. Thank you, rain! Previously Day...

PRAY for rain! Previously Day 136 What can seemingly endless scorching hot and dry weather do to a garden? Well, I caught a glimpse of...

Above: Shroom in the garden. An extra touch of diversity. Previously Day 85 Man, a whole lot happened the (nearly) 2 months I was gone....

Above: Hemipterans have very diverse body forms and many can be easily mistaken for other insect groups by the layman, such as the two...

Here is my personal list of favourite photographs that I took throughout the arduous but fun year of 2017. Honourable mentions White...

Above: Many butterflies have pretty odd names, such as this Peacock Pansy, Junonia almana javana. Introduction On a sunny morning, it is...

Above: Stenotarsus pardalis, a fine looking fungus beetle that looks like a ladybird (Batesian mimicry at work). Introduction Beetles,...

Above: There were plenty of these jewels (Cheilomenes sexmaculata ladybugs) to brighten up the otherwise pretty dull garden. Previously...

Above: Looks like a blue rose. (Clitoria ternatea, double petalled variety) Previously Day 59 Updates between Day 59 and Day 80...