Others flora and fauna
New species of Ariod, Schismatoglottis jipomii. This species growing abundantly on the rocky surface near the water edge of the mountain stream. Borneo is the center of biodiversity for this genus of Ariod, Schismatoglottis. Most of them are endemic to Borneo. (means found no where else except Borneo)
Inflorescence of Schismatoglottis jipomii.
A species of small epiphyte orchid.
Inflorescence of a species of small epiphyte orchid.
Terrestrial orchid, Bromheadia finlaysoniana. This species is more common above 500 feet. Bamboo orchid, Arundina graminifolia is found abundantly below 500 feet.
Close-up picture of the flower of terrestrial orchid, Bromheadia finlaysoniana.
Close-up picture of the flower of terrestrial orchid, Bromheadia finlaysoniana.
A patch of terrestrial orchid, Bromheadia finlaysoniana. The mountain on the background is Gunung Undan.
Water spider at the water edge. (Probably Pirata sp. ) It preys on water insect, tadpole & crustacean.
Weevil. (family name=Curculionidae)
Weevil. It has a long rostrum.
When I reached home, the weevil was found dead. Failed to open its legs to make a perfect specimen.
Rhinoceros beetle collected at Pueh few weeks ago. This one will be one of my perfect preserved specimens.
