House of Derbidae - The Planthopper Family

Derbidae is a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, the true bugs. It is one of the largest and most diverse families of planthoppers.[1] It is widely distributed around the world, especially in the tropics, and with many species in subtropical and temperate regions.[2]

Location : Taman Negara Pulau Pinang & Simpang 4, Perak -Malaysia - Northern Region

   ^ This comical-looking creature with the oversized wings and googly eyes is a member of the planthopper family, in a sub-family called the “Derbidae”. 

Adult derbids feed on plants, and nymphs feed on fungi,[3] Many adults are host-specific, feeding on a single plant species, and hide under leaves.[4]

    ^ Many adult Derbid bugs holding their wings up in this peculiar fashion.

Many derbids are easily recognized as such by their "unusual" appearance, while others are less distincive and difficult to identify. The family is characterized by a row of spines on the rear leg and a short segment at the tip of the beak. The head may be quite compressed in shape. The wings are variable. Some species hold their wings outward at rest as moths do, while others keep them parallel to the body.[4] Some have simple wings, and others have very long forewings and short hindwings.[5]

   ^ The bug is often called the rabbit eared tree hopper due to its wings sticking straight up like rabbit ears.

The family Derbidae contains nearly 1700 species in about 159 genera.[6] These are classified in three subfamilies:[1] wikipedia 

   

House of Mayflies

Mayflies belong to the order Ephemeroptera - ephemeros means 'one day' &  pteron means 'wing'. They are slender insects and measure up to 4cm in length. 

Location : Simpang 4, Perak, Malaysia -Northern Region 

>> Mayflies have soft, fragile bodies and also have 2 or 3 long threadlike tails.

>> Easily spotted around streams and ponds, mayflies are characterized by triangular, membranous forewings and smaller, round hind wings.

House of Spiders - Daddy-Long-Legs Spiders

Daddy-Long-legs spiders belong to the family Pholcidae. They have a short, round cephalothorax with the head region elevated on the sides. The thorax region has a deep, long central groove. 

These creatures have venomous glands. However, they do not bite or harm humans. Their fangs are too small to cut or bite the skin! Daddy- Long-Legs spiders are not very active & are usually found in residential areas, houses, buildings and even caves. They can often be seen in trees & under stones. 

Location : Taman Negara, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia - Northern Region 

 > The Front eyes small. The other eyes are large and are arranged in groups on either side.

   > These creatures are very small and have long, thin legs and a long, cylindrical abdomen.

 When Daddy-Long-legs spiders are disturbed, they bounce up and down at great speed until they become a blur. This deters predators from attacking them. 

House of Ladybirds / Ladybugs - Interesting Beetles in Malaysia

Ladybirds or ladybugs are found in temperate and tropical regions all over the world. These beetles are one of the most beneficial insects because they feed on insect pests that damage crops. 

Location : Simpang Empat, Perak, Malaysia - Northern Region 

   > The number of spots on a ladybird / ladybugs differs from species to species.

    > Hairy ladybirds / Ladybugs

    > When disturbed, ladybirds secrete a foul-smelling fluid, which causes a stain. This is called reflex- bleeding. 

    > Brightly coloured beetles ladybirds have round bodies and hard wing cases, called elytra.