Insects

Wandering Midget – Agriocnemis pygmaea

The Agriocnemis pygmaea, also known as the wandering midget or pygmy wisp, is a fascinating species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. This petite

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Ischnura senegalensis – Common Bluetail Damselfly

Ischnura senegalensis, also known as the common bluetail, marsh bluetail, ubiquitous bluetail, African bluetail, or Senegal golden dartlet, is a widespread damselfly in the Coenagrionidae

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Dragonflies in the Maldives

In the Maldives, every year around November and December, something amazing happens – millions of dragonflies arrive here. It’s like a magical show that not

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Tramea basilaris (Keyhole Glider)

Tramea basilaris, commonly known as the Keyhole Glider, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical

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Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee

Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) stands as a vital guardian of biodiversity within the Maldives. Found along the sandy shores, particularly amidst the Magoo Gas

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Heliotrope Moth – Utetheisa pulchelloides

In the Maldives, every moth is simply known as “balhindhu” in the local language. These tiny creatures were a common sight during my childhood, and

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Orothalassodes falsaria

In a surprising find at Hulhumale Central Park, I stumbled upon a tiny moth pupa. Watching closely, I noticed its color change after just one

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Wandering Glider – Dhondhooni

In the Maldives, there’s a dragonfly that’s everywhere during certain times of the year. It’s called the wandering glider, but here, we know it as

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Peacock Pansy Butterfly

The Peacock Pansy butterfly, with its striking yellow hues and intricate patterns, graces the diverse landscapes of the Maldives. First documented in 2014, this captivating

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Chalky Percher

Diplacodes trivialis, commonly referred to as the Chalky Percher, is a captivating species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae and is very common in

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