For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Mating butterflies

These are Common Mormon Butterflies It comes from Asia and is one of the species found in the Butterfly House near me. They are fairy large with a wingspan of about 7 inches.


Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Rocks and minerals

A rainy day is always a good time to visit the museum. The section displaying rocks and minerals always draws my attention as I used to collect them as a child.