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Fungus Weevil (Xylinades rugicollis) 27 Aug 2013 | 01:02 pm
Family Anthribidae A medium size weevil of about 20mm in body length. They are found on the trunks of trees in the east coast moister regions.
Yellow Mongoose 26 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Yellow Mongoose are found throughout SA except for the Kwa Zulu Natal coastal area and Kruger National Park in the north east. Their colour varies greatly in different regions from tawny-yellowish to...
Smoky Orange Tip (Colotis euippe omphale) 25 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Pieridae Pierinae Wingspan 35-45mm. They are found in all but the central regions of SA. Seen the year round in warmer areas. Info: Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Steve Woodhal...
Leaf Beetle 24 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Chrysomelidae A small beetle without a name.
Impala 23 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Young male Impala spend a lot of time play-fighting and in the process, sometimes a horn gets damaged. This means that they will never be able to compete for the females when it is breeding time. For...
Hamerkop 22 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Although this is a medium sized bird it builds a huge nest of about 1m or more in height and near the bottom third, has a small hole for an entrance. It gets its name from the hammer-like head. Hamer...
Fluffball Chafer (Xeloma tomentosa) 21 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Scarabaeidae A small chafer about 1cm in body length with longish hairs on it. Its common name says it all. :)
Grizzled Bush Brown (Bicyclus ena) 20 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Nymphalidae Satyrinae They are found only in a small area in the northeast of SA. Of medium size with a wingspan about 3-4cm.
Greater Leaf-rolling Frog (Afrixalus fornasinii) 19 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Hyperoliidae These are found along the extreme north eastern coast of SA. Their habitat is savanna pans.
Striped Toktokkie (Psamodes pondersus) 18 Aug 2013 | 12:02 pm
Family Tenebrionidae Adults tap out rhythms on the ground with their rear ends to locate and attract mates. They are flightless and run fast. A large beetle 24mm in length. Info: Field Guide to Sout...
