Group No. 5 Names: Dy, Selyne Clarisse, C. Erandio, Jenikka Avi, E. Francia, Luz Fuentespina, Mitzi
Date of Submission: October 9, 2014
Name of Professor: Ms. Gladys Fauni-Guirre M.S.
Scientific name: Limenitis arthemis
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Limenitis Species: L.arthemis Common name: Red-spotted Purple Butterfly Habitat: Red-spotted purple butterfly are mostly found in dioecious and rain forests. They also prefer forest edges and clearings. Location: Eagle Point, Anilao, Batangas Date of Collection: August 22, 2014 Description: Female Red-spotted Purple Butterfly are slightly larger than male. The color of the butterfly is usually blackish-blue wings with postmedian white bands across the wings. Some have row of red submarginal spots while others have white. The underside of the wings are blue and broad white postmedian band. Usually the wingspan of these butterfly species is 60-70 millimeters. Reference: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Limenitis_arthemis/
Scientific name: Carterocephalus palaemon
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Hesperiidae Genus: Carterocephalus Species: C.palaemon Common name: Chequered Skipper Butterfly Habitat: These butterflies are found in woodlands and forests. They prefer damp woodland and attracted to woodland flowers. Location: Mt. Palaypalay, Ternate, Cavite Date of Collection: August 21, 2014 Description: Chequered Skipper Butterflies have wingspan of 29-31 millimeter. The upperside of the wings are dark brown with orange scales at the base of the wings. There are also golden spots present in the wings. The underside of the wings is similar to the upperside. The forewings have orange with dark spots and the hindwings are russet with cream spots edged with cream spots. Females are slightly larger than males. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chequered_Skipper
Scientific name: Calopteryx maculata
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Family: Calopterygidae Genus: Calopteryx Species: C.maculata Common name: Ebony Jewelwing Dragonfly Habitat: These live near rivers or stream but can move far from water. Location: Mt. Palaypalay, Ternate, Cavite Date of Collection: August 21, 2014 Description: Ebony Jewelwing Dragonflies ranges between 39-57 millimeter. The male have metallic black-blue body and black wings with green spots lined with black. The females have duller brown with smoky wings with white spots. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony_Jewelwing
Scientific name: Sympetrum fonscolombii
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Family: Libellulidae Genus: Sympetrum Species: S.fonscolombii Common name: Red-veined Darter Dragonfly Habitat: Red-veined Darter Dragonflies live near shallow waters and rivers. Location: De LaSalle University-Dasmarinas, Dasmarinas, Cavite Date of Collection: September 25, 2014 Description: Red-veined Darter Dragonflies ranges from 38-40 millimeter. The males have deep red with maturity with red veins on the wings. Their frons and their thorax are in color reddish brown. On the otherhand, the females have yello abdomen with black lines along the side of their abdomen. The pterostigma of these dragonflies are yellow to orange and outlined with black. Reference: http://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/red-veined-darter
Scientific name: Hemianax papuensis
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Family: Aeshnidae Genus: Hemianax Species: H.papuensis Common name: Australian Emperor Dragonfly Habitat: These dragonflies live in places with tall vegetations. Location: De LaSalle University-Dasmarinas, Dasmarinas, Cavite Date of Collection: September 25, 2014 Description: It is a large dragonfly that may range up to 70 millimeter. Their abdomen is yellow and black. The thorax is greenish-grey while the head is yellow with T-shaped mark on frons. The wings have leading borders which are yellow. Their wing span is usually11 centimeters. Males and females are similar. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Emperor
Scientific name: Noctua fimbriata
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Noctua Species: N. fimbriata Common name: Broad-bordered Yellowe Underwing Habitat: They are usually seen in woodlands and gardens. Location: De LaSalle University-Dasmarinas, Dasmarinas, Cavite Date of Collection: September 25, 2014 Description: These species have a wingspan of 30-40 millimeter. Their thorax have a sharply defined buff paled frontal area. These moths fly in one generation to another from late June to September. Their larvae feed on rumex, nettle and low growing woodlands. Reference: http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/lesser-broad-bordered-yellowunderwing
Scientific name: Pachydiplax longipennis
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Odonata Suborder: Anisoptera Family: Libellulidae Genus: Pachydiplax Species: longipennis Common name: Blue Dasher Dragonfly Habitat: They are usually seen around the Ponds, lakes, marshes, and bogs. Location: Sta. Maria, Bulacan Date of Collection: October 5, 2014 Description: It is a small blue dragonfly with a white face, a black tip to the abdomen, and a black-and-yellow-striped thorax. Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the abdomen. Meanwhile, males develop a sky-blue abdomen when they approach maturity. Both sexes have an amber patch at the base of each hindwing. Reference: http://bugguide.net/node/view/598
Scientific name: Sphinx ligustri
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Sphingidae Genus: Sphinx Species: S.ligustri Common name: Privet Hawk Moth Habitat: They are usually found in urban areas, forests and woodlands. Location: Mt. Palaypalay, Ternate, Cavite Date of Collection: August 21, 2014 Description: The Privet Hawk moth, which is characterized by its pink and black banded body, has 12 centimetres (4.7 in) wingspan. The male Privet Hawk-moth can make a hissing sound, if disturbed, by rubbing together a set of scales and spines at the end of its abdomen. Moreover, its caterpillars feed on privets, as well as ash trees, lilacs, jasmine, and a number of other plants. Reference: http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/species/privet-hawk-moth
Scientific name: Aeshna grandis
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Hexapoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Aeshnidae Genus: Aeshna Species: A.grandis Common name: Habitat: It breeds in standing or slow-flowing water laying its eggs in floating or emergent vegetation or timber. Location: Mt. Palaypalay, Ternate, Cavite Date of Collection: August 21, 2014 Description: The Brown Hawker (Aeshna grandis) is a large dragonfly about 73 millimetres (2.9 in) long. A large Hawker with obvious golden brown wings. Both sexes have strong yellow stripes on the sides of the thorax and no ante-humeral stripes. The male is chocolate brown with small blue and yellow markings. It has a noticeable waisted appearence. The female has small yellow markings and lacks the males waist. Reference: http://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/brown-hawker
Scientific name: Anticarsia gemmatalis
Taxonomic account: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Anticarsia Species: gemmatalis Common name: Velvetbean moth Habitat: Velvetbean moth is usually found in tropical countries. Location: Eagle Point, Anilao, Batangas Date of Collection: August 22, 2014 Description: This moth has a wingspan of 30 to 38 mm. The forewings are ash gray, light yellowish-brown or dark reddish-brown. The hind wings are cinnamon brown with a row of light spots near the margin. When the wings are fully extended, a dark diagonal line extending across both sets of wings is evident. Reference: http://bugguide.net/node/view/7413