Specious Tiger Moth

The Specious Tiger Moth (Asota speciosa)is found in coastal areas from the south-west coast up to the North-eastern areas. It is a strikingly marked moth.

The larvae feeds mainly on Ficus trees (including domestic figs) we found this one in our lounge and we had several fig trees growing in our garden

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Fairy Bells

Fairy bells or Melaspherula ramosa (Afrikaans name Baardmannetjie) are found from the Southern parts of Namibia through to the Eastern Cape.…
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African Grey Hornbill

The African Grey Hornbill (Afrikaans name Grysneushoringvoel) is a common resident in broad-leafed woodlands. It feeds mainly on animals, such…