Echinaster luzonicus

The starfish, Echinaster luzonicus, usually has six arms. It has high variation on body coloration and usually bright. Individual on the picture was photographed at Kudaka Island, Okinawa (Japan) being exposed to the air during low tide.

Phallusia julinea

A large solitary sea squirt, Phallusia julinea, has photographed at Odo Beach, Okinawa (Japan). The yellow color emerges from the pigmented blood cells.

Acanthurus lineatus

A lined surgeonfish, Acanthurus lineatus, has captured at Cape Maeda, Okinawa (Japan) grazing on benthic algae.

Repipta taurus

Repipta taurus is also known as Horned Assassin Bug or Red Bull Assassin due to their spines on the back side. This insect was found around Ryukyu Daigaku, Okinawa, Japan. As the insect predator, they prey on flies, caterpillars, beetles, and so on. Because they kill their preys stealthy, they are called as assassin. They have curved proboscis which is useful to attack their preys. The color is bright red and black.

Dysdercus sidae

The pale cotton stainer, Dysdercus sidae, belongs to family Pyrrhocoridae. This insect is known as occasional pest in some areas. The photograph here, showing the mating of D. sidae, was taken around University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa (Japan).

Lespedeza bicolor

The flowering plant, Lespedeza bicolor, is native to Asia. In some other areas, this plant sometimes found as invasive one, and even aggressive invader. However, it is still planted as ornamental plant because the flower is attractive. Lespedeza bicolor is commonly known as shrubby bushclover. This photograph was taken around Institute of Nature Science, Shirokanedai, Tokyo (Japan) in early October 2013.

Cirsium nippomicum

CIrsium nippomicum, with the purple flower blooms, was photographed around Institute of Nature Study, Shirokanedai, Tokyo (Japan).

Bombus sp.

A bumblebee, Bombus sp., was photographed sucking a flower around Institute of Nature Study, Shirokanedai, Tokyo (Japan).

Lycoris radiata

The red spider lily, Lycoris radiata, was found around Institute of Nature Study, Shirokanedai, Tokyo (Japan). People cultivate this plant on their gardens since the plant has beautiful flower.