News & Updates
Sharing our progress, events, and other news regarding Project M.A.R.S.
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Ladybugs (Diekeana admirabilis)
Read more: Ladybugs (Diekeana admirabilis)Group Beetle Class Insecta Order Coleoptera Family Coccinellidae Scientific name Diekeana admirabilis Common name Ladybug Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 11/06/2024 (1st) Henosepilachna septima (pumpkin beetle or epilachna beetle) is a phytophagous ladybird beetle found in South and Southeast Asia. Unlike most ladybird beetles that are beneficial predators, this species is herbivorous, feeding on…
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Land Leeches (Haemadipsa zeylanica)
Read more: Land Leeches (Haemadipsa zeylanica)Group Leech Class / Order / Family / Scientific name Haemadipsa zeylanica Common name Land Leeches Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 12/14/2024 (1st) Haemadipsa zeylanica (Indian land leech) is a terrestrial leech species widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. Unlike aquatic leeches, it inhabits moist forest floors, grasslands, and plantations, where it actively…
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Tropical House Cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus)
Read more: Tropical House Cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus)Group Cricket Class / Order / Family / Scientific name Gryllodes sigillatus Common name Tropical House Cricket Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 11/13/2024 (1st) Gryllodes sigillatus (tropical house cricket or banded cricket) is a small cricket species in the family Gryllidae, native to Asia but now found in warm regions worldwide. Adults are light…
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Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon)
Read more: Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon)Group Butterfly Class / Order / Family / Scientific name Graphium agamemnon Common name Tailed Jay Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 04/26/2025 (1st) Graphium agamemnon (tailed jay) is a striking swallowtail butterfly found across South and Southeast Asia and into Australia. It is easily recognized by its black wings patterned with bright green spots…
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Silky Ants (Formica sp. / Formica fusca)
Read more: Silky Ants (Formica sp. / Formica fusca)Group Ants Class Insecta Order Hymenoptera Family Formicidae Scientific name Formica sp. (Formica fusca) Common name Silky Ants Observation dates on Project M.A.R.S.’s land 11/13/2024 (1st) Formica fusca is a species of ant in the genus Formica, widespread across Europe and parts of Asia. It is a medium-sized ant, usually dark brown to black in…
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Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata)
Read more: Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata)Group Reptile Class Reptilia Order Squamata Family Scincidae Scientific name Eutropis multifasciata Common name Common Sun Skink Status on Project M.A.R.S.’s land Common20 Nov 24 (1st encounter), can find them everyday during a sunny day Eutropis multifasciata (common sun skink or many-lined sun skink) is a robust lizard in the family Scincidae, widely distributed across…