Category: Koh Lin
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The Longhorn Eurynassa servillei
Author Koh Lin ◦ This is the largest beetle I have found and held in my hand (and yes, I know it was deceased), but at approximately 5 cm in length from the head to the end of the abdomen,… Continue reading
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It sucks to be invisible…
Author Koh Lin ◦ When you think you are being overlooked, it can feel like you are invisible… and depending on circumstance, it sucks to be invisible… but if you are a bug or insect, it pays to be invisible,… Continue reading
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2B or not 2B… my favourite Bee
Author Koh Lin ◦ Since I have been observing the world around me, from rescuing insects from the swimming pool and dog drink bowl, to moving insects off the footpaths and those trying to cross the roads, my observation skills… Continue reading
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That’s not cricket…
Author Koh Lin ◦ My Orthopteroid journey… from Cricket to Toadhopper. The common names of crickets, grasshoppers, locusts and toadhopper describe a range of species (among others) in the order Orthoptera. Most of us would have grown up aware of… Continue reading
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Reflection…
Author Koh Lin ◦ In the metaphorical sense, reflection is similar to contemplation… both allude to and allow for deep and introspective insight… and when you look at something that facilitates it… such as a reflected surface or some prose… who knows… Continue reading
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Australian Landscape Artworks
Author Koh Lin ◦ The magnificent landscape to be found across Central Australia is captured in many paintings by European artists and Aboriginal artists (among whom include the renowned Albert Namatjira). The naturalistic style artworks were painted on a variety of mediums,… Continue reading
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Shrimps on the claypans… Slugs in the garden
Author Koh Lin ◦ If you were around in the 80’s to 90’s, you are likely to remember the “Shrimp on the barbie” promotion starring Paul Hogan. The actual slogan of the advertisement by the Australian Tourism Commission was “Come and say… Continue reading
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more of my favourite photos…
Author Koh Lin ◦ This is part two of my series “some of my favourite photos…“ It is an amazing thing to ponder, that over the years your trusty mobile phone can take so many photos. Of course, the advantage… Continue reading
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Happy Mother’s Day
Author Koh Lin ◦ Mother’s Day is a special time of the year… dedicated to honor mothers, motherhood, and the profound influence mothers have in our lives. Ausemade present some of the mothers in nature… Check out our blog: a face a… Continue reading
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Arkys
Author Koh Lin ◦ There is something about Arkys… that make this group of spiders interesting. Some of them are bizarre in appearance, and others not all that endearing. There are those that look alien, whilst others appear disguised as bird shit…… Continue reading
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Emu
Author Koh Lin ◦ An iconic Australian bird, that can be quite inquisitive. I remember seeing them following our four-wheel drive along a country path, before they ventured off. Another time, in a desert park, they came to the fenceline where we… Continue reading
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black dog
Author Koh Lin ◦ “If you meet the Black Dog once, it shall be for joy; if twice, it shall be for sorrow; and the third time shall bring death.” The metaphorical use of the term “black dog” or “black dog depression”… Continue reading