Entomological Network of Singapore

26/05/2026

20/05/2026

Only a handful of termites, such as Coptotermes (globally invasive) and Cryptotermes, are known to infest homes and damage structures.
Most termites that the general public do not know of are actually native forest/soil species that generally do not invade homes. These termites play important ecological roles in breaking down dead plant material, recycling nutrients, and maintaining healthy soils in Singapore’s greenery
So while termites can definitely be serious pests in certain situations, not every termite seen is necessarily “bad” or destructive to buildings.

20/05/2026

08/05/2026

🪲 Call for sightings: Leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae) in Singapore

Researchers visiting Singapore this May are studying male–male competition in several leaf-footed bug species, and are looking for sightings — especially of Physomerus grossipes.

They are particularly interested in:
• Reproducing populations
• Multiple individuals in one area
• Presence of nymphs or host plants

Physomerus grossipes is commonly associated with morning glories (Ipomoea), including:
🌿 Sweet potato
🌿 Beach morning glory
🌿 Kangkong

If you’ve recently seen populations, or spot any from now till end-May, do share your sightings/photos.

Not confident about the ID? Send it anyway — even possible sightings are helpful.

📩 Contact:
Telegram:
WhatsApp: +65 93505646

08/05/2026

He is the voice that transformed insects from “creepy crawlies” into creatures of wonder, complexity, and importance.
His documentaries showed that even the smallest organisms can shape entire ecosystems.

At a time where insects are often overlooked or misunderstood, his work reminds us that curiosity is one of the first steps towards conservation.

Happy 100 to Sir David Attenborough!

Screened in 1979 when David Attenborough was 52, Life on Earth made him a household name. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

29/04/2026

ENSING will be resuming its booth this coming Festival of Biodiversity Singapore 2026

Whether you’re new to insects or already curious, this is a great starting point to see Singapore’s Insect biodiversity in a different light.

Also mark this date & time!

🪲 Talk: “Size Doesn’t Matter: Tiny Insects, Massive Diversity in Singapore”
📅 7 June 2025, 4.00–5.30pm

In this session, we’ll share:
• Why insects are crucial to ecosystems
• The surprising diversity found right here in Singapore
• Hidden species many of us rarely notice
• How you can start appreciating and documenting insects through everyday observation and photography

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

Recent reports highlight large numbers of cicadas emerging in parts of Tampines Changkat, and such events are part of how cicadas naturally emerge after spending years underground.

But it raises some interesting questions for Singapore:

👉 Are these mass emergences happening elsewhere?
👉 Are they they the same species, or different ones?
👉 Do certain habitats (urban trees, parks, mangroves) show different patterns?

Insects don’t always appear evenly across the island, sometimes they emerge in waves, and sometimes very locally in certain areas.

If you’ve been noticing cicadas in your area, we are keen to hear:

• Location (general area is fine)
• Rough numbers (few / many / overwhelming)
• Any photos or recordings

Some 2,000 cicadas were caught at the same hotspot on two nights. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/04/2026

Kawin and Kavee Sirichantakul, brothers and co‑founders of Wanghin Lab, have opened a compact private museum and learning centre in Bangkok to reconnect urban residents with insects and urban biodiversity.

Emphasising that “humans may not survive without insects,”

-as quoted from the article

Kawin and Kavee Sirichantakul, brothers and co‑founders of Wanghin Lab, have opened a compact private museum and learning centre in Bangkok to reconnect urban residents with insects and urban biodiversity. Emphasising that “humans may not survive without insects,” the lab offers insect...