Cicada

Tupai (Plantain Squirrel / Treeshrew) is a small, agile mammal commonly found in trees across Southeast Asia. It features a slender body, sharp claws for climbing, a pointed snout, and a bushy tail. Active mainly during the day (diurnal), its diet consists of fruits, seeds, small insects, and nectar. In Bali, it is locally known as Semal and is frequently spotted in coconut groves, tropical gardens, and lush forest areas.

Ants are highly social insects belonging to the family Formicidae, living in organized colonies with specialized roles such as workers, soldiers, and queens. Known for their incredible strength relative to their size, communication via chemical scents (pheromones), and complex nest building, ants feed on honeydew, nectar, seeds, and small insects. They play a vital ecological role in Bali’s tropical gardens and natural landscapes as soil aerators, decomposers, and seed dispersers.

The dragonfly is a fast-flying insect belonging to the order Odonata, characteristically identified by its large compound eyes, elongated body, and two pairs of strong, transparent wings. Known for their exceptional aerial agility, dragonflies are skilled predators that feed on mosquitoes, midges, and small flying insects. Typically found near freshwater sources like ponds, rivers, and rice paddies, they serve as key bioindicators of a healthy, clean environment throughout Bali.

The common house gecko is a small, nocturnal reptile widely found across tropical regions. Characterized by its soft, pale skin and specialized adhesive toe pads, it can easily scale smooth vertical walls and ceilings. Feeding mainly on mosquitoes, flies, and small insects, this agile reptile plays an essential role in natural pest control and is a familiar presence around Balinese homes, gardens, and resort spaces

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods characterized by eight legs, chelicerae with fangs, and the ability to spin silk webs to capture prey. Unlike insects, they have two body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen) and lack wings or antennae. Mainly feeding on flying insects like flies and mosquitoes, spiders serve as vital natural pest controllers in Balinese tropical gardens, forests, and outdoor spaces.