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ID: Lobster moth caterpillar

One of the defense pose of this unique caterpillar, the lobster moth caterpillar, known for its 'creepy' yet distinctive crustacean type appearance, these tend to get...

ID: Crab spider(Thomisidae) over its egg(sac?)

Spotted this beauty perched inside a curled up leaf/blade of the bamboo shoot. On close observation released that it seemed to be protecting the...

ID: Owlfly

One of the most noticeable part of the owlfly, these club type antennae of the owlfly standout. Apart from the bulging, complex eyes these knobby/clubbed tips of the antennae stands...

ID: Polyrhachis rastellata(a type of ant)

Stumbled upon this beautiful specimen, that seemed to be traversing the lengths of the bamboo growth, though at a lethargic speed, allowing us to frame...

ID: Crambidae(moth sp.)

While traversing the summer, dried up, trail, witnessed something flying off a twig that was disturbed due to my movement. Luckily it settled down few feet away from me, on...

ID: Jarul/Lagerstroemia speciosa

One of the most vibrant blooms of summer, these Jarul bloom. along with the copperpod flowers(can see few of the fallen flowers) bring in the necessary vibrance to...

ID: Mite on Two striped telemonia

One of the usual sight during the monsoon season, was surprising for me to witness a healthy telemonia being evaded by the mite. While returning from the hot and...

ID: Common Hedge Blue

One of the common visitor in the society garden, this beauty seemed fluttering around a particular portion of the garden, only to sit down along the space between the tiles....

ID: Lynx spider with Moth catch

Spotted this beauty fleeing off, on the bed of dried leaves, with a hefty moth catch. The precious morning catch seemed to be more important for it, letting us...

ID: Crab spider (specific id appreciated)

One of the variety of crab spiders spotted along the trail, this beauty, slightly different from the usual ones, had selected an unusual spot, tip of the...

ID: Copperpod(Peltophorum pterocarpum)

One of the most common growth along the cities(especially thane/G.B. Road), these bloom to the fullest in the months of late March to late May. These, not...

They excret sugary drops on the hind side, probably when the ants probe or dabble on them

ID: Cocktail ants and Aphids

One of the well known examples of symbiotic relationships, these ants and aphids help each other to survive, rather the aphids quench the sugary thirst of the ants,...

ID: Paper wasp

This particular one seemed to be relying on the nylon strands as raw material for its nest. While approaching the wasp that had made one of the show plant's pot as a base for the...

ID: Black rumped flameback woodpecker
While exploring the backyard, rather open nature, was waiting for a regular sighting that I had recorded almost 2 years back. While eagerly looking around,...

ID: Weaver ant

While photographing a rarely sighted Brettus, perched on the bamboo shoots, the neighboring branch of the same bamboo growth had the house of the weaver ants. Though initially could...

ID: Chunam tree frog

Probably due to the extended monsoon session in the southern states, there seemed a huge number of tiny as well as bigger sized frogs in my native place, something that wasn’t...

ID: Oriental garden lizard

While looking out for some interesting subjects, early in the morning, was called up by my nephew to check the lizard that popped up on the compound wall. Probably in...

ID: Jasmine flower

One of the fragrant garden flowers, these multipetal-ed bloom tend to be known for the strong, pleasant smell and brings out the necessary life to the urban, concrete jungle....

ID: Changeable lizard

Considering the current situation, and to break off the gloomy ambience, decided to explore the neighbouring areas, which is almost a derelict and, while looking out for...

This was at Ghoravdeshwar trek ,infront of Begdewadi station

ID: Gokarn/Bluepea flower

For the very first post of the year, decided to frame the beautiful Gokarna flower, basking in the cold, cloud marred morning. The morning bloom against the sun, hidden...

ID: Heavy bodied jumper

One of the beautiful specimen with a freshly caught planthopper in its jaws, the jumping spider seemed to be enjoying its mid-day heavyweight catch. The curiosity of the...

Sir, i guess this was cropped done by 30%
I didnt try vertical framing as the flash was firing from the hot shoe, so wasnt sure if half sided lighting could have worked

Sir, this is a mild crop, hardly 10% reduction for aspect ratio