Saproxylic insects, insects dependent on dying or dead wood for survival, are very important in performing various ecosystem functions and services. Saproxylic insects range from Stag Beetle larvae that feed on decaying deadwood, to social parasites that live with ants nesting in deadwood. Other than carrying out nutrient cycling as they decompose deadwood, some saproxylic insects are pollinators (e.g. flower chafers and some longhorn beetles), and some are important food sou

What an incredible weekend it was at our first-ever Bioblitz at Gardens by the Bay ! Supported by the Singapore Eco Fund and hosted in...