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Nature in Singapore

Bulletin 2009

CONTENTS

Vol. 2 (2009)

  1. New records of predatory slugs from Singapore with notes on their feeding behaviour. S. K. Tan and S.-Y. Chan. Pp. 1–7. [PDF, 1.03 MB]
  2. The rainbow mud snake, Enhydris enhydris (Schneider) [Reptilia: Squamata: Homalopsidae] in Singapore. K. K. P. Lim and V. D’Rozario. Pp. 9–12. [PDF, 545 KB]
  3. Larval development and metamorphosis of the hawkmoth, Theretra suffusa (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Macroglossinae). T. M. Leong and V. D’Rozario. Pp. 13–20. [PDF, 1.30 MB]
  4. Endotrophic tadpoles of the Saint Andrew’s Cross toadlet, Pelophryne signata (Amphibia: Anura: Bufonidae) in Singapore. T. M. Leong and S. C. Teo. Pp. 21–25. [PDF, 622 KB]
  5. Citizen science and the gathering of ornithological data in Singapore. Y. C. Wee and R. Subaraj. Pp. 27–30. [PDF, 37.8 KB]
  6. The biology of Otus lempiji cnephaues Deignan, the Sunda scops-owl in Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok, T. K. Lee and K. C. Lim. Pp. 31–38. [PDF, 980 KB]
  7. Barbets of Singapore Part 1: Megalaima lineata hodgsoni Bonaparte, the lineated barbet, Singapore’s only exotic species. A. F. S. L. Lok, B. S. Tey and R. Subaraj. Pp. 39–45. [PDF, 909 KB]
  8. Barbets of Singapore Part 2: Megalaima haemacephala indica Latham (coppersmith barbet), Singapore’s only native, urban barbet. A. F. S. L. Lok and T. K. Lee. Pp. 47–54. [PDF, 897 KB] [Corrigendum]
  9. Oviposition and hatching in the praying mantis, Hierodula patellifera (Serville) in Singapore (Mantodea: Mantidae: Paramantinae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 55–61. [PDF, 655 KB]
  10. The Melongenidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Singapore. S.-Y. Chan. Pp. 63–67. [PDF, 178 KB]
  11. Barbets of Singapore Part 3: forest species, with emphasis on Megalaima rafflesii lesson, the red-crowned barbet. A. F. S. L. Lok, C. J. Yao and B. S. Tey. Pp. 69–76. [PDF, 1.02 MB]
  12. Some note-worthy fishes observed in the Singapore Straits. J. K. Y. Low, Jani Isa Thuaibah Tanzil and Zeehan Jaafar. Pp. 77–82. [PDF, 554 KB]
  13. Noteworthy microchiropteran records from the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves, Singapore. T. M. Leong and K. K. P. Lim. Pp. 83–90. [PDF, 576 KB]
  14. Observations on the mature caterpillar and pupa of the hummingbird hawkmoth, Macroglossum sitiene Walker (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Macroglossinae). T. M. Leong, V. D’Rozario and S. H. Chan. Pp. 91–96. [PDF, 840 KB]
  15. Pellet-casting by non-raptorial birds of Singapore. L. K. Wang, M. Chan, Y. M. Chan, G. C. Tan and Y. C. Wee. Pp. 97–106. [PDF, 1.17 MB]
  16. Status of the lesser adjutant stork (Leptoptilos javanicus) in Singapore. R. Subaraj and A. F. S. L. Lok. Pp. 107–113. [PDF, 731 KB]
  17. Encounters with Tetracanthagyna plagiata (Waterhouse) in Singapore, with an observation of oviposition (Odonata: Anisoptera: Aeshnidae). T. M. Leong and S. L. Tay. Pp. 115–119. [PDF, 466 KB]
  18. A record of gregarious fruiting of blue Entoloma fungi at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. F.Y. Tham and T.Y. Chan. Pp. 121–124. [PDF, 562 KB]
  19. Lapwings (Charadriidae: Vanellinae) of Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok and R. Subaraj. Pp. 125–134. [PDF, 1.29 MB]
  20. The biology of Euphaea impar Selys (Odonata: Euphaeidae) in Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok and A. G. Orr. Pp. 135–140. [PDF, 1.15 MB]
  21. Late instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of the hawkmoth Eupanacra automedon (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Macroglossinae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 141–148. [PDF, 1.84 MB]
  22. Understanding the performance of plants on non-irrigated green roofs in Singapore using a biomass yield approach. P.Y. Tan and A. Sia. Pp. 149–153. [PDF, 121 KB]
  23. Pittas (Pittidae) of Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok, K. T. N. Khor, K. C. Lim and R. Subaraj. Pp. 155–165 . [PDF, 1.04 MB]
  24. Observations on the black pomfret, Parastromateus niger (Teleostei: Perciformes: Carangidae). H. H. Tan. Pp. 167–169. [PDF, 265 KB]
  25. Final instar larva and metamorphosis of Hypopyra pudens Walker in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Catocalinae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 171–176. [PDF, 817 KB]
  26. Final instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of Eudocima smaragdipicta (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Calpinae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 177–182. [PDF, 620 KB]
  27. The role of the camera in birdwatching in Singapore. K. C. Tsang, R. Subaraj and Y. C. Wee. Pp. 183–191. [PDF, 843 KB]
  28. Observations on the in-captivity development of a rescued chick of the striated heron, Butorides striatus (Linnaeus). Y. C. Wee and L. K. Wang. Pp. 193–202. [PDF, 1.56 MB]
  29. Late instar larva and metamorphosis of Ophiusa trapezium (Guenée) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Catocalinae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 203–207. [PDF, 913 KB]
  30. The biology and distribution of Pseudagrion rubriceps rubriceps Selys, 1876 (Odonata: Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae) in Singapore. R. W. J. Ngiam. Pp. 209–214. [PDF, 1.02 MB]
  31. The naked bulldog bat, Cheiromeles torquatus in Singapore—Past and present records, with highlights on its unique morphology (Microchiroptera: Molossidae). T. M. Leong, S. C. Teo and K. K. P. Lim. Pp. 215–230. [PDF, 1.91 MB]
  32. Tuberous, epiphytic, rubiaceous myrmecophytes of Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok and H. T. W. Tan. Pp. 231–236. [PDF, 843 KB]
  33. The status and distribution of Barclaya (Nymphaeaceae) in Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok, W. F. Ang, S. M. L. Lee, H. H. Tan and H. T. W. Tan. Pp. 236–245. [PDF, 1.96 MB]
  34. An encounter with the net-casting spider, Deinopis species in Singapore (Araneae: Deinopidae). T. M. Leong and S. K. Foo. Pp. 247–255. [PDF, 691 KB]
  35. Final instar larvae and metamorphosis of the hawkmoth, Psilogramma increta (Walker) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Sphinginae). T. M. Leong. Pp. 257–266. [PDF, 2.17 MB]
  36. Final instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of Amblychia hymenaria (Guenée) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae). T. M. Leong and Aminurashid. Pp. 267–273. [PDF, 1.20 MB]
  37. Observations on a successful nesting of a pair of Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris, Shaw & Nodd, 1790) at Changi Village, Singapore. H. M. Banwell and J. C. W. Lim. Pp. 275–281. [PDF, 881 KB]
  38. The Mactridae (Mollusca: Bivalvia) of East Coast Park, Singapore. H. W. Wong. Pp. 283–296. [PDF, 1.10 MB]
  39. Final instar larvae and metamorphosis of the oleander hawkmoth, Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Macroglossinae). T. M. Leong and V. D’Rozario. Pp. 297–306. [PDF, 1.66 MB]
  40. First two days in the life of a little tern, Sterna albifrons (Aves: Sternidae). J. C. W. Lim. Pp. 307–310 [PDF, 343 KB]
  41. Attempted predation on a large gecko by a twin-barred tree snake, Chrysopelea pelias (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae). T. M. Leong and S. K. Foo. Pp. 311–316. [PDF, 901 KB]
  42. Records of the black and scarlet cicada, Huechys sanguinea (De Geer) in Singapore, with notes on its emergence (Homoptera: Cicadidae: Cicadettinae). Ali bin Ibrahim and T. M. Leong. Pp. 317–322. [PDF, 820 KB]
  43. The Javan pipistrelle, Pipistrellus javanicus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in Singapore. K. W. Chan, K. K. P. Lim and T. M. Leong. Pp. 323–327. [PDF, 380 KB]
  44. Larval development and metamorphosis of the hawkmoth, Pergesa acteus (Cramer) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae: Macroglossinae). T. M. Leong and V. D’Rozario. Pp. 329–338. [PDF, 1.36 MB]
  45. The status and distribution in Singapore of Dipteris conjugata Reinw. (Dipteridaceae). A. F. S. L. Lok, W. F. Ang and H. T. W. Tan. Pp. 339–345. [PDF, 2.55 MB]
  46. Observations on the behaviour of the yellow-vented bulbul, Pycnonotus goiavier (Scopoli) in two instances of failed nesting. Y. C. Wee. Pp. 347–352. [PDF, 1.45 MB]
  47. An encounter with a mating pair of Hypopyra pudens Walker in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Catocalinae). T. M. Leong, M. S. M. Chew and S. K. Foo. Pp. 353–356. [PDF, 489 KB]
  48. On Ellobium aurismalchi (Müller, 1774) (Mollusca: Ellobiidae). S. K. Tan, S. H. Tan and M. E. Y. Low. Pp. 357–359. [PDF, 111 KB]
  49. Attempted predation on a tadpole by a painted bronzeback, Dendrelaphis pictus (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae). T. M. Leong, C. Yeong and R. Subaraj. Pp. 361–364. [PDF, 444 KB]
  50. Persistence of babbler (Timaliidae) communities in Singapore forests. D. L. Yong. Pp. 365–371. [PDF, 222 KB]
  51. Rediscovery of greater mouse deer, Tragulus napu (Mammalia: Artiodactyla: Tragulidae) in Pulau Ubin, Singapore. M. Chua, N. Sivasothi and R. Teo. Pp. 373–378. [PDF, 380 KB]
  52. The status in Singapore of Strombus (Dolomena) marginatus sowerbyorum Visser & Man In’t Veld, 2005 (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Strombidae). C. K. Chim, M. L. Neo and K. S. Loh. Pp. 379–384. [PDF, 633 KB]
  53. Final instar larvae and metamorphosis of Eterusia risa risa and Prosopandrophila distincta distincta in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae: Chalcosiinae). Tzi Ming Leong. Pp. 385–392. [PDF, 1.11 MB] [Corrigendum]
  54. The distribution and status in Singapore of Bulbophyllum sessile (Koen.) J. J. Sm. (Orchidaceae). A. F. S. L. Lok, W. F. Ang, P. X. Ng, A. T. K. Yee and H. T. W. Tan. Pp. 393–395. [PDF, 618 KB]
  55. Report of the moth, “Hadennia” kimae Holloway, 2008 in Singapore, a first record outside of Borneo (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Herminiinae). Tzi Ming Leong. Pp. 397–398. [PDF, 152 KB]
  56. Final instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of Eudocima discrepans (Walker) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Calpinae). Tzi Ming Leong. Pp. 399–406. [PDF, 1.16 MB]
  57. Final instar caterpillar and metamorphosis of the moth, Dysphania malayanus (Guérin-Méneville) in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Geometrinae). Tzi Ming Leong, David Groenewoud and Sai Koon Foo. Pp. 407–410. [PDF, 536 KB]
  58. New record of a sea cucumber, Holothuria ocellata (Jaeger, 1833) (Holothuroidea: Aspidochirotida: Holothuriidae) in Singapore. Siyang Teo and Chin Soon Lionel Ng. Pp. 411–414. [PDF, 689 KB]
  59. The status of Gastrodia javanica (Bl.) Lindl. in Singapore. A. F. S. L. Lok, W. F. Ang and H. T. W. Tan. Pp. 415–419. [PDF, 413 KB]
  60. Effects of trenching on shell size and density of Turbo brunneus (Gastropoda: Turbinidae) and Monodonta labio (Gastropoda: Trochidae) at Labrador Beach, Singapore. Cedric Kai Wei Tan. Pp. 421–429. [PDF, 228 KB]
  61. Final instar larva and metamorphosis of Biston pustulata in Singapore (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae). Tzi Ming Leong. Pp. 431–436. [PDF, 1.10 MB]

 

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