SRC Member 35Cents Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Sorry for posting such a boh liao thread but this thing had been literally bugging me for weeks, hope some biologist or ecologist can come out with some answers. Anyone notice that there are many those big size moths appearing frequently now? It's those 4-6" kind of black/brown/white moths. Everywhere and everyday I see a few of these moths dying or flying aimlessly. I only used to see this kind of moths rarely last time... P. tekong or more forested areas...but its starting to be spooky liao. Watch out .... there is a Mothman lurking around... But seriously, do you think it's the weather? But last year heatwave also no see this phenomena..... Quote "Ah, Blackadder. Started talking to yourself, I see." "Yes...it's the only way I can be assured of intelligent conversation." - Melchett and Edmund Blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SBS_Transit Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Yeah man ! seen those moths very often in my sch, everyday see like 3-4 flying around the sch, very big around 4-6inches ? There was once when in class, one of the moth flew into the ceiling fan n got chopped up Very nice to scare ppl who are scared of moth i noticed many of them also died I also noticed alot of centipede crawling on the floor these few days, black in colour,everywhere i walk i see centipedes on the floor. Quote SBS_Transit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV-65 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Yeah man ! seen those moths very often in my sch, everyday see like 3-4 flying around the sch, very big around 4-6inches ? There was once when in class, one of the moth flew into the ceiling fan n got chopped up Very nice to scare ppl who are scared of moth i noticed many of them also diedI also noticed alot of centipede crawling on the floor these few days, black in colour,everywhere i walk i see centipedes on the floor. Huh? i didn't notice the centipedes! Quote People do not plan to fail; Often they just fail to plan... Wat I do to prevent myself from tearing my hair out... My stress remedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member XPeriment 626 Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 yes anyone know what's up with these moths? one flew into my house two days ago, and i saw another when i was outdoors... suddenly got these giant moths coming... Quote Be teachable always, nobody has a monopoly on wisdom. But learn to distinguish "fact" from "opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sunny03 Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 sengkang here also seen a few at least 2 flew in to my house luckly maange to save it and throw out of window before my cat .... think something going to happen Quote Selling big game fishing equipment. Stella 20k / 17k .. made in Japan jigging blue rose / kabuzu popping rod... pm for prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 yap.. i notice quite alot of the moths and milli or centi piples around my work placce... is it a breeding seasons for them now ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV-65 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Hmmm.... so there is a centipede/millipede problem... can anyone provide an intellectual answer to this? I'm really curious to know too! Dun tell me Earthquake coming?! Quote People do not plan to fail; Often they just fail to plan... Wat I do to prevent myself from tearing my hair out... My stress remedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member wil_lee76 Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 hey! me too....a lots of these flying ard my unit too at hougnag!!!what happening???? end of the world? signs of diaster?! gosh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOTHIKa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 i too saw lots of these giant beautiful moths clinging on to walls at void decks and other places. centipedes have not seen any tho'. i've also seen earthworm-like worms crawl and fast speed, folding their middle bodies up and pushing themselves forward. and they sure are fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kschew1498 Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 errr.....thought I saw this giant beautiful moth flying around only.... Sadly they end up dead the next morning.....hmmmmm I suspect it is the mating season?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOTHIKa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 errr.....thought I saw this giant beautiful moth flying around only.... Sadly they end up dead the next morning.....hmmmmm I suspect it is the mating season?!? but isn't this phenomenon not common the past few years?(not sure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 It's all because of the Avian flu. Many migratory birds died and the number of such birds reaching sg went down. With fewer birds, they consume fewer caterpillars, thus more caterpillars reach adulthood and turn into moths....thus more moths flying around. More moths, less food...thus more flying and more dying. Sound logical or not? Quote I think (marine) therefore I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOTHIKa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 It's all because of the Avian flu. Many migratory birds died and the number of such birds reaching sg went down. With fewer birds, they consume fewer caterpillars, thus more caterpillars reach adulthood and turn into moths....thus more moths flying around. More moths, less food...thus more flying and more dying. Sound logical or not? that made sense for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 35Cents Posted July 12, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 It's all because of the Avian flu. Many migratory birds died and the number of such birds reaching sg went down. With fewer birds, they consume fewer caterpillars, thus more caterpillars reach adulthood and turn into moths....thus more moths flying around. More moths, less food...thus more flying and more dying. Sound logical or not? well... it make sense but the local bird population sure had not been dwindling... perhaps the local birds got too used to hainanese chicken rice than the catepillars... lol Quote "Ah, Blackadder. Started talking to yourself, I see." "Yes...it's the only way I can be assured of intelligent conversation." - Melchett and Edmund Blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 hmmm there of thousands of these at my work place.... there is a pic of it... the birds dun seems to like it for lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 here is another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 There's a logical explanation to this "phenomenon". hv heard it b4, but juz can't seem to recall. where's FuEl when we need him? Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I had to fish out many moths from my tank every day... at least 2 per day... the biggest one was the size of my open palm!!! I was wondering what was causing a big piece of moving shadow over my corals and yikes!Really freaked out fishing that one out! I wonder if they release toxins into the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 There's a logical explanation to this "phenomenon". hv heard it b4, but juz can't seem to recall. where's FuEl when we need him? Wah...kenna arrow... Anyway I don't study insects so I can't really comment. Anyway, most stuff won't eat millipedes. They are real foul tasting critters. As for the moths..maybe something is intefering with their navigation causing them to "beach" themselves like whales? Hmm..don't think you need to worry AT...I doubt moths are toxic. My lizards loved them.. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Chris Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 My moorish idol also eats moth. Quote I think (marine) therefore I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kelstorm Posted July 12, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 12, 2005 Anyway, most stuff won't eat millipedes. They are real foul tasting critters. This, i can concur... ate one of them during my Jungle Survival course in brunei...and those are huge buggers, easily 10mm in thickness... very juicy.. but foul taste... yucks... Quote Let us work together to preserve the world for our children to inherit by being responsible to our surroundings. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, bubbles and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member cityofangels Posted July 19, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 19, 2005 Yeah, I've seen those moths around.. Lately, there seem to be plenty of them around! I also don't know why. At my workplace at Changi, my house, friends' house, even Esplanade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member framerunner Posted July 19, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 19, 2005 yes and the freakiest thing is the more you try to siam the moth, the bloody thing keep flying towards you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lester Posted July 19, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 19, 2005 yes and the freakiest thing is the more you try to siam the moth, the bloody thing keep flying towards you IT SEEMS LIKE IT KIND OF DIE OFF LIAO... NOW IT IS NOT AS MUCH AS LAST WEEK ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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