Cicada

Local Name

Tonggeret

Scientific Name

Dundubia manifera

Family

Cicadidae

Cicadas are sturdy insects known for their large compound eyes, transparent wings, and the loud, rhythmic buzzing sound produced by male cicadas to attract mates. Spending most of their lives underground as nymphs before emerging to transform into adults, they feed primarily on plant sap. In tropical regions like Bali, their distinctive calls are often associated with seasonal shifts and can be heard echoing throughout lush gardens, forests, and trees during late afternoons.

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Other Fauna

Rhinoceros Beetle

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Spider

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.
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Koi

Koi are domesticated ornamental varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) widely kept in outdoor ponds and water gardens for decorative purposes. Renowned for their striking color variationsโ€”including white, red, black, yellow, and orangeโ€”koi are active, friendly freshwater fish that symbolize good fortune, strength, and perseverance. They can grow quite large, live for several decades with proper care, and thrive in clean, oxygen-rich freshwater environments.
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Honey Bee

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Butterfly

Butterflies are beautifully winged insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, progressing through four distinct stages: egg, caterpillar (larva), chrysalis (pupa), and adult butterfly (imago). Renowned for their vibrant wing patterns formed by tiny, delicate scales, these insects are diurnalโ€”active mainly during the dayโ€”and play a vital role as natural pollinators for flowering plants.
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Centipede

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