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Forests

A few wonderful ‘Dudus’…

January 16, 2019June 5, 2014 by dududiaries

In honour of World Environment Day, here are a few amazing insects from the rainforest in Western Kenya to remind us of the incredible and wonderful creatures that we share this planet with… I’ve been travelling around Kenya for the past few weeks, and here are some of the strange and fascinating creatures I came … Read more

Categories Beetles, Butterflies, Flies, Forests

Rainforest Xmas Jewels!

September 16, 2016December 26, 2012 by dududiaries

Dear All I have been very lucky to spend the xmas holidays in the Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya. After a busy year of looking at bugs, studying bees, writing and research in many remote places, what better way to spend the holidays than sitting quietly by a stream deep in the heart of the … Read more

Categories Damselflies, Forests, Snakes Tags damselflies, Dino Martins, insects, Kakamega forest, Kenya

Moth decorates trees in Nairobi…

January 8, 2019March 1, 2012 by dududiaries

The forests and woodlands of Nairobi have been looking particularly lush and green for the last couple of months. This is all thanks to the more-than-generous ‘short rains’ that we experienced late last year. Nairobi is an interesting city for wildlife and nature as it has both forests and savannahs right next to traffic jams … Read more

Categories Forests, Moths

Bees and Wannabees!

September 19, 2016January 29, 2011 by dududiaries

Dear All Many thanks for your kind comments. I have just been in the rainforest in Western Kenya talking about pollinators with farmers and schoolchildren. The beautiful Tithonia were blooming all along the roads through the forest and absolutely covered in stingless bees, honeybees and other creatures. Here are some of the interesting creatures we … Read more

Categories Bees, Forests, Pollination

Jaws!

September 19, 2016December 15, 2010 by dududiaries

I recently went on a walk in a forest in Western Kenya and stumbled into these remarkable beasts. Ants may be tiny, but they swarm in large armies and are also armed with some impressive weapons in the form of ‘jaws’ (mandibles) that can inflict a lot of damage quickly… Among the most impressive jaws … Read more

Categories Ants, Ecology, Forests Tags Ants, dino j. martins, Kenya

Borneo Bees!

September 19, 2016September 7, 2010 by dududiaries

The forests and mountains of Borneo are also home to some incredible bees… The first day in the forests of the Danum Valley I spotted this amazing nest in the arms of a magnificent Koompassia tree (which is over 80 m tall!). These are Giant Asian Honeybees. They construct their combs in the open draped … Read more

Categories Bees, Ecology, Forests, Pollination

Borneo Butterflies…

September 19, 2016September 7, 2010 by dududiaries

Dear All Hello – many thanks for the kind comments. Here are some pictures of a few of the butterflies that I encountered in the forests of Borneo…

Categories Butterflies, Forests

Stingless Bees, Ant and Scales!

September 19, 2016August 3, 2010 by dududiaries

Dear All – Hello many greetings and thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I was just in the Kakamega forest where I spent part of the day climbing Lirhanda Hill. At the top of the hill as I paused to catch my breath and cool down in the shade of a Combretum tree, I … Read more

Categories Ants, Bees, Ecology, Forests, Pollination, Scale insects

Flowering Tsavo!

September 19, 2016May 2, 2010 by dududiaries

Flowering Tsavo Hello – have just been visiting Tsavo. We were based at Camp Tsavo (which used to be called the Taita Discovery Centre). It is an amazing location – a former cattle ranch nestled between Tsavo East and Mt Kasigau. It is a fantastic place to be based for anyone wanting to explore a … Read more

Categories Butterflies, Culture, Ecology, Forests

Thank you for the mangoes!

September 19, 2016April 12, 2010 by dududiaries

Dear All – here are some pictures to share of some very important and yet overlooked insects. Mangoes are one of the most delicious and widely grown tropical fruits. In Kenya we are very lucky to have lots of mangoes available at the moment – absolutely luscious and so tasty. As we all enjoy our … Read more

Categories Ants, Bees, Culture, Ecology, Flies, Forests, Pollination
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