For the kids who love insects, the trail is really a big treasure to them, our members, the fourth grade Tzu Hao is a particular fan of insects, therefore, in the process of exploring the trails, Tzu Hao constantly find insects, in fact, most of the girls are scare about the insects, but frankly speaking, it’s really a big treasure for those people who love the insects as there are many special insects, do not forget to visit Maokong trails if you are interested..

In the camphor tree trail, we found a new born butterfly - Discophora sondaica, which is an exotic species of butterflies, the larvae suck bamboo liquid, the pupae look like bamboo shoot, although this is exotic species of butterflies, fortunately, it won’t bring much ecological impact to Taiwan. In addition, in the Maokong uphill trail, we found a kind of horrible moth larvae which with brown spots, the moth larvae has secrete liquid to protect themselves, it’s better not to fumble.

There are beautiful Problepsis albidior in the Maokong uphill trail, the caterpillars look like wearing a white wedding dress. Zhanghu trail is a place rich of biological, we find Parathyma sulpitia, Stenocatantops Splendens, Lymantria dispar, as well as Pentatomoidea, the place is really amazing full of ecological treasure!

In ShiShi trail, there are many Geometridae, we found an emerald green moth, the green body is very special, in addition the cocoon of Cyana formosana is also very special, if you do not look carefully, it’s not easy to find the flat spine Ling locust .

On the stairs of trails, there are a lot of surprises such as Arctiinina, so pay attention on the foot when walking.

Remember, even the trees near to Maokong cable station, we are surprise to find 2 moths which similar to tree color on a tree, reminiscent of Darwin's theory of evolution, if you want to play he hide and seek game with insects, here is the right one to visit.

Also, near the dragon trail, if see Podocarpus, do not miss the Milionia basalis on the tree, this beautiful moth looks like with butterflies, most people like them very much.

Tzu Hao would like to recommend the Bugs Trail are: Zhanghu trails, health trail, potholes trails, Maokong uphill trail, the rails of ShiShi trail, on the stairs uphill trail and camphor Trail flowers & grass.

Notice:

1. When walk In the trail, try not to hold the rails because moth larvae are always around the corner.
2. To sharpen your eyes, many insects have protective coloration such as moths, locusts and so on.
3. The insects like ladybugs can put on hand for observation, remember to put it back after observation, recommend not to touch those species that uncertain.
4. You can carry illustrations book of butterflies or moths most likely is useful, the bugs in summer and ladybugs in winter, if the illustrations is too heavy to carry, you can check on http://gaga.biodiv.tw/ to search or take a photo back home to search.
5. Encountered insects like bees to be careful, do not panic but leave quietly.
6. No matter which season to climb, it’s the best to wear long-sleeves clothes and trousers to avoid insect bites.