Female fig wasps were seen on these figs (Ficus fistulosa). They are responsible for the pollination of the fig plant. For an overview of this unique relationship between the wasp and the fig plant, you can refer to the information from figweb.

Each type of fig plant has its specific type of fig wasp. For Ficus fistulosa, this has been identified to be Ceratosolen constrictus and Ceratosolem constrictus hewitti. As to whether we consume wasps while enjoining our favourite figs, you can read this narrative and decide for yourself.

Three new plants were added to my website from this trip -- Arundo donax var. versicolor, Codiaeum variegatum cultivar and Syzygium zeylanicum (Candolle). They can be found in the Photo Gallery section.

There was another new plant but I have yet to locate its identity. This shrub (pictures at right) has large leaves and groups of tiny orange flowers along some parts of the branches. [Update: Maschalocorymbus villosus]

Here are the butterflies and caterpillars from the walk. Of course, there were many more butterflies around but these were the only 2 that I managed to get some shots. The first one should be Chocolate Pansy (Junonia hedonia ida) while the next one should be Branded Imperial (Eooxylides tharis distanti). As for the 2 caterpillars, I had no clue on their identities. [Update: The first caterpillar should belong to The Knight (Lebadea martha parkeri) butterfly.]

Here are the cropped pictures of some small insects seen along the way. From left to right: Ricaniid planthopper (Ricanula stigmatica), Metallic moth (Saptha beryllitis), ant, Robber fly (Family: Asilidae), Signal fly (Platystoma species?).