Dragonfly

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.

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 diurnal—active mainly during the day—and play a vital role as natural pollinators for flowering plants.

Beetles are insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, recognized by their hard, protective forewings (elytra) that cover and shield their delicate flight wings. With a wide variety of species, they undergo complete metamorphosis from larvae (grubs) to adult beetles. Depending on the species, they feed on leaves, wood, fruit, nectar, or decaying organic material, playing an essential ecological role as pollinators, decomposers, and natural pest regulators in Bali’s rich gardens and lush forest ecosystems

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.

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 variations—including white, red, black, yellow, and orange—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.

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.