News & Updates
Sharing our progress, events, and other news regarding Project M.A.R.S.
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Sweet Potato Bug (Physomerus grossipes)
Read more: Sweet Potato Bug (Physomerus grossipes)Group Bug Class Insecta Order Hemiptera Family Coreidae Scientific name Physomerus grossipes Common name Sweet Potato Bug, Melong Bug Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 6 Nov 2024 (1st Encounter).Population increase when there is a lot of water spinach. Physomerus grossipes (melon bug) is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae, found in…
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Common Mormon (Papilio polytes)
Read more: Common Mormon (Papilio polytes)Group Butterfly Class / Order / Family / Scientific name Papilio polytes Common name Common Mormon Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 11/10/2024 (1st) Papilio polytes (common Mormon) is a widespread swallowtail butterfly found across South and Southeast Asia. It is best known for the remarkable mimicry displayed by its females, which occur in multiple…
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Lime Mormon (Papilio demoleus malayanus)
Read more: Lime Mormon (Papilio demoleus malayanus)Group Butterfly Class Insecta Order Lepidoptera Family Papilionidae Scientific name Papilio demoleus malayanus Common name Lime Mormon, Lime Butterfly Status on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Common13 Nov 2024 (1st encounter), can find the caterpillar easily Papilio demoleus malayanus (Lime butterfly or Malayan lime swallowtail) is a subspecies of Papilio demoleus, widely found in Malaysia and surrounding…
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Long-Flange Millipede (Orthomorpha coarctata)
Read more: Long-Flange Millipede (Orthomorpha coarctata)Group Millipede Class Diplopoda Order Polydesmida Family Xystodesmidae Scientific name Orthomorpha coarctata Common name Long-Flange Millipede Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 04/11/2025 (1st) Orthomorpha coarctata is a widespread species of flat-backed millipede in the family Paradoxosomatidae, originally native to Southeast Asia but now introduced to many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It has a…
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Orange Skimmer (Orthetrum testaceum)
Read more: Orange Skimmer (Orthetrum testaceum)Group Dragonfly Class Insecta Order Odonata Family Libellulidae Scientific name Orthetrum testaceum Common name Orange Skimmer Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 11/13/2024 (F ; 1st) Orthetrum testaceum (orange skimmer) is a medium-sized dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, widely found across South and Southeast Asia. Adult males are easily recognized by their bright orange to…
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Asian ant mantis (Odontomantis planiceps)
Read more: Asian ant mantis (Odontomantis planiceps)Group Mantis Class Insecta Order Mantodea Family Hymenopodidae Scientific name Odontomantis planiceps Common name Asian Ant Mantis Status on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Population increases. 30 Mar 2025 (1st encounter), observed more often started late of year 2025. Odontomantis planiceps (Asian ant mantis) is a small praying mantis species found across South and Southeast Asia. It…