John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on July 15th, 2017

Harmonia axyridis (Asian Lady Beetle, Harlequin, Multicoloured Asian Beetle) Harmonia axyridis is a typical coccinellid beetle in shape and structure, being domed and having a smooth transition between its wing coverings, pronotum and head. It ranges from 5.5-8.5 mm in size. The common colour form is orange or red in colouration with 0-22 black spots of variable […]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 8th, 2017

Acridotheres tristis (Myna, Mynah, Indian Myna) Mynas are medium-sized passerines with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and they are gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country. The common myna with body length of 23 cm is readily identified by the brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind […]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 5th, 2017

Halcyon smyrnensis (White-throated Kingfisher) Kingfishers are a family of small to medium-sized and brightly coloured birds. This White-throated Kingfisher is large, 27-28 cm in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut and the throat and breast are white. The large bill and legs […]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 1st, 2017

Peacock (Peafowl, Peahen) The term peacock is reserved for the male while the female is known as a peahen. Both are peafowl. The immature offspring are sometimes called peachicks. In both species of Pavo, the male has a 90–130 cm body and 150 cm train of tail feathers that are coloured a brilliant metallic green. […]

Posted by Jacqueline on September 17th, 2015

Asota heliconia (Aganaid Moth, Tropical Tiger Moth) John and I always get so excited when we noticed a moth or butterfly inside our home or outside at our front yard. Recently, a gorgeous looking moth came a visiting inside our home and especially delighted me so. I was dancing with joy and amazement, so to […]