Thanks man!
Damselflies and dragonflies are quite easy to photograph, thanks to their territorial behaviour They (especially the males) tend to guard their territory, so even if you disturb them, they will almost always return to the same exact spot, giving you plenty of chance to better your shot The same applies to robberflies, another favourite for macrographers

They are always around, you just need to know where to find them
You only need someone to show you how to find one particular insect/subject/animal once, then they will be very easy to find liao haha

I think I have almost all of the spiders available there, but @DS_Legacy might need your help to collect some, if you dare to
Heard that they will be heading there as well soon

Curved Long-Spined Spider- Macracantha arcuata ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This spider is undoubtedly one of the most bizarre and beautiful out there due to its brilliant colours and of course, the two long protruding abdominal spines.

As wonderful as they may be, I am always amazed at how this particular species of spider (along with those of the genus Gasteracantha) manages to survive in the wild- although tough, the weird abdominal shapes actually hinders their movements significantly. The relatively short legs mean that they cannot really handle larger preys and have to rely very heavily on their large web constructions for food.

A fecund Common Garden Spider- Parawixia dehaani ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

The Common Garden Spider is not exactly very "common" to most people, simply because these spiders only come out during the night, where they wait on the centre of their large webs for prey .


During the day, the spider will abandon its web (without destroying it), and hide on or inside nearby tree leaves.


Common Bush Cricket- Nisitrus sp. by Ji Tan, on Flickr

An upclose, face shot of a Common Bush Cricket, showing its large, rounded eyes and mouthparts (mandible, maxilla, labium).


These moderately large and colourful crickets can be found in forest parks and gardens, chewing away on leaves of many plants.


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An Ocher Satinwing- Euphaea ochracea ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This beautiful male damselfly is grouped under the Satinwing family Euphaeidae, displaying stout and relatively short bodies.

This particular species of damselflies are not uncommon, but are generally localized, preferring less disturbed areas near streams.


Butterfly that looks like two by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This butterfly looked like two butterflies mating, and I fell for it!

Y U DO DIS?!


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Woah, RM10k for a casual DSLR is really a lot
I agree with agito sifu, I would recommend getting the D5300, which has all the features you need, the 360 screen will be most useful for video and selfies too!
I think the DSLR can be paired with a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC, which is a pretty good lens. I think it will be good to invest in a flashgun as well (Nikon SB700 may be a bit overkilled, but the reliability and quality is definitely there) for indoor shots.

Save the rest of the money for something else

Great finds man, these are relatively uncommon spiders

Around 1-2cm (body length)
The Hyllus cf. keratodes (your 2nd photo) can grow quite large

One of the shots today~

Red-tailed Racer- Gonyosoma oxycephalum by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This green colour, medium-sized Colubrid is an arboreal (living on trees) snake that feeds mainly on young birds. This snake got its name because of the slightly reddish tail that it has. The blue coloured tongue looks weird, but attractive at the same time. It is said that the snake has an air "bag" in its neck which can be inflated to make the snake look intimidatingly larger.

Although arboreal, Red-tailed Racers occasionally go down to the ground to get from one place to another. I don't know much about snakes, but was really lucky to be able to come across one


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Cyclosa spider and web stabilimentum by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A large debris-collecting spider resting on the centre of her web. These zigzag structures are termed stabilimentum (plural stabilumenta) which supposedly provide stabilization and rigidity to the web.

Yellow wasp by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Found this wasp stopping for a abit before flying off. This type of wasp is often seen hunting for young caterpillars to be brought back to the nest as food for the young.

Any ID is kindly appreciated!

Green Scarab Beetle- Anomala sp. (?) by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A Green Scarab Beetle (cf. Anomala sp.). A common, likely female Green Scarab beetle with an attractive, metallic bronze underside and legs. The beetle may be slow and clumsy, but it is very well protected by its thick and tough armour.


Monkey Hopper (Erucius sp.?) by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A colorful grasshopper that has an alien-like face! Monkey hoppers are often found on foliages around forest fringes.


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#386
Blue bronzeback ( Dendrelaphis cyanochloris) vs. gecko by Ji Tan, on Flickr
WTF?! You bite me? I bite you!

Helping a herpetologist shoot some photographs. It was great to be able to see watch and learn some snake behaviours during the session.

The blue bronzeback was kind of in a bind at this stage. But once its toxins come into effect, the gecko became totally defenceless. The snake then slowly move the position of its prey so that it can be swallowed head-in.


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Dead Leaf Mantis cleaning its forelegs by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A young dead leaf mantis cleaning its forelegs after a meal. They often clean up when there's water too.

Dead leaf mantises are so called because of their brown-coloured camouflage that works best among dead leaves, making them virtually invisible!

Cooperative fella, love shooting mantises; if only they are common T_T


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Awesome!
Not something we get to photograph everyday

Longhorn Beetle (Cerambycidae) by Ji Tan, on Flickr

As the name suggests, beetles such as this have very long antennae, which may grow longer than the body of the beetle itself!

The larvae of this type of beetles can cause great damage to wooden structures or trees, and are thus considered as pests in certain countries. Some Long Horn Beetles can grow extremely large and heavy, and like many other large beetles, they are clumsy and don't often fly.


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Giant Golden Web Spider (Nephila pilipes juv ♀) melanic form by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A melanic form of Nephila pilipes, which usually have yellow, and then red-coloured legs.

It is unsure whether the colour difference offers a competitive advantage in the habitat.

Male daddy-long-legged spider (Pholcus sp.?) by Ji Tan, on Flickr


An uncommon male Pholcid spider resting on a leaf. Note the palps in striking orange.


Horned Stink Bug by Ji Tan, on Flickr

This bug will not only produce a stench, but will poke you as well haha


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Giant Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus spinifer) glowing under UV light by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Scorpions tend to glow under UV illumination as a result of chemical reactions happening within the carapace.

Long has been discussed the reasons behind this UV illumination. Right now scientists believe that this phenomenon, which is very light sensitive, allows scorpions to look for areas without light- a place to hide!


Black Lynx Spider (Hamadruas sp. ♀?) by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A very large Lynx Spider, lying in wait on a leaf of thin silk. Note the long, erect spines as well as the characteristic hexagonal eye arrangement.

Long-legged Fly Mating Ritual by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A mating pair of Long-Legged Flies, flying around before copulating. The two of them will fly together with the male tailing the female wherever she flies- a spectacular sight!



Bumblebee Jumper- Omoedus ephippigera ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Cute little jumper of black and yellow, resembling that of a tiny bumblebee. You can usually find them waiting for prey on foliage in gardens or secondary forests



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Decorative Leucauge- Leucauge decorata ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A beautiful decorative Leucauge, with its unique, almost-pointy abdomen. Like many other Leucauge, this one builds an almost symmetrical orb-web, and lie hanging-down in the centre, waiting in prey.

Decorative Leucauge can be found normally in gardens and forest fringes.



Rhino Garden Jumper- Thorelliola ensifera ♀ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

A Rhino Garden Jumper, quite common in gardens and secondary forests. Seen some in mangrove forests as well.

The males are known to have two "horns" on its "face" (this is a female though), leading to its name.


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+1 some are AP and some are genuine units, have to check properly if warranty is important to you
Also, if budget is not too much of a problem, getting a D5300 would be better

Bianor cf. angulosus ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Fly: Oh my, what super long legs you have Mr. Bianor!

Bianor: All the better for me to strangle you with! >:D

This particular spider has exceedingly long and well-developed legs 1, and is closely related to Harmochirus.


Fully matured Hyllus cf. keratodes ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr


An adult, male Hyllus heavy jumper. it seems that the two, characteristic "horns" on the heads of male spiders of this particular species tend to fall off as they age, often misleading people to think that they are different species.



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Domestic huntsman- Heteropoda venatoria ♂ by Ji Tan, on Flickr

Never had the chance to photograph this fast and elusive huntsman spider.. until now!

Note the characteristic "distorted heart-shape" on the cephalothorax. Nice!

This spider is as large as an average-sized hand palm and can be found on walls of buildings.

Despite the large size, Heteropoda venatoria is not easy to find since they only come out and night. During the day, they tend to squeeze and hide in very tiny crevices.

Huntsman spiders re also very fast, capable of darting and low jumping to escape danger!


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