The World's Largest Moth

Meet the Atlas Moth

We spotted two separate Atlas moths on different occasions in the carpark at our old house.

One was on daddy's car! The other (below) was on a wall. It was amazing because it is so big!

The moth is said to be the largest moth in the world. It originates in Indonesia.

It is called the Atlas moth because of the map-like patterns on its wings. It lives for about 2 weeks and is nocturnal. The Atlas moth lays its eggs on the Sea Poison Tree.
(research by mum, haha!)

I felt really fortunate to be able see the moth close up!

****** Question: How do you tell the difference between a moth and a butterfly? ******

My mum's friend who is a science teacher says it is incorrect to think that all moths spread out their wings whereas butterflies fold their wings. She says that moths have feathery antennae whereas butterflies don't.

Mum says there are often exceptions in nature, just like English grammar! God is unpredictable....

Me an angel? Sure!

I've Been Good, Mum. Serious.

Look, I'm really an angel!

Never mind the knife.

It's actually very easy to get a halo. Just pray that a light tube spoils and there you have it.

Thanks, daddy, for holding up my "halo" :-)

Honey Or No Honey?

We Found A Bee Hive!

Mum and I found a bee hive on a roadside tree right in front of the gate at our home. Mum called Nparks to remove the hive as she was worried the bees would sting people, especially children. I felt quite anxious. I don't like bees. The bee hive removal was quite lame. Two guys came. They were covered up except their faces and necks. One of the guys fixed a can on a pole and pushed the smoking can up to the hive.

Immediately, some bees flew towards the two guys and started attacking them. One got stung on the ear and neck. A bee seemed to have got into the clothes of the other guy because he asked his friend to smack his back all over. Why didn't they cover their faces?

The bees started flying off the hive. Mum and I were watching from our home, and she quickly closed the windows. Good thing, because one bee smacked against the window.

After a while, the guys just knocked the hive off the tree and went off, leaving it on the ground. There's honey in the comb.

I have many questions.

Don't they have to remove the hive? Will the bees return to the hive?

Where did the bees fly off to? When bees have no hive, where do they go?

What happened to queen bee? Did she die? If not, where would she go?

If we keep removing bee hives, won't there be no more bees?
It was really interesting. That's why mum let me stop my exam revision and watch the bee hive removal process.

If you are a bee expert and have the answers to my questions, do let me know!

King of Fruit??????????

DURIAN! (eeeek!)

Yuks! It's very bad. I'm not sure whether if it even tastes nice but I won't try it. I don't dare to because it is so spiky. The smell is TERRIBLE!!!
But mum loves it and dad bought this cat mountain durian for her.

Gong Gong

My Gong Gong & I
This is my gong gong.

He has been trying to carry me and get me to kiss him since I was a baby.

Mum says I'm selective and only allow certain people to carry me. Consider yourself privileged if you have ever carried me!!

As for a kiss.......fat hope! :-)


p.s. DON'T pat my head. Don't blame me if I smack you :-(

Beach Fun!

Having A Blast With My Friends

I wish I could meet my pals, especially Isaiah, more often. We went to Changi Beach during the June holidays and played in the sea. It's always so fun playing with them! Looking forward to the next school holidays to play with them again :-)

Bye, Carpark Cat!

She Rules The Carpark

This is the cat who lives in the carpark at our previous home.

She likes to sleep at one particular carpark lot. She will sleep on the roof or bonnet of any car parked there. Daddy parked his car there once. She slept on it and while walking down, left her paw prints on the windscreen.

Most of the residents are kind to her. Someone adopted her as well, but she is left free to roam the carpark.

Once, mum saw her climb a coconut tree.

We miss the cat though we have other cats in our new neighbourhood.