Bunch Of Grapes

Here are the pictures of some varieties of grapes bunches, I took at different occasions. The first one is the biggest grapes bunch, I ever saw. Its weight was approximately 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs). These grapes are imported from Tajikistan. The other three varieties are from my own grapes vines, that I grew in my house.

Bunch Of Grapes

Water Striders

Water Strider is a common name used for bugs in the family Gerridae, order Hemiptera. They are true bugs that live on ponds, lakes and slow-running streams and can run across the water surface. Water striders can vary in length from 1.6 mm to 36 mm. Their body shape range from slender to almost round. Like other insects, they have six jointed legs, a three part body (head, thorax, and abdomen), and two antennae. Their legs are covered with microsetae, microscopic hairs that trap tiny bubbles of air, allowing them to float on top of the water. The front legs of water striders are short, used to catch prey. The long, middle legs move it across the surface of the water. The rear legs are used for steering. Some species have wings, while others are wingless. They feed on live and dead insects and other aquatic organisms. Water striders are known by a number of common names including water bugs, magic bugs, pond skaters,  water scooters, water skaters, water skeeters, water skimmers, water spiders, water skippers and Jesus bugs.

Water Striders (Trepobates pictus)

Gladiolus Flowers

Gladiolus Flowers

Red-headed Cricket

Red-headed Cricket

Punarnava-Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), also know as spreading hogweed, pigweed, tar vine,Wineflower or red spiderling, is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae (four o'clock family). The word Punarnava meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body. The leaves of Punarnava are often used as a green vegetable. It is used in herbal medicine for liver disorders including jaundice and hepatitis. It is believed to improve and protect eyesight. It has diuretic properties and is used by diabetics to lower blood sugar. Boerhavia diffusa is widely used for the treatment of jaundice in the animals and is proved very effective.

Punarnava-Boerhavia diffusa

Pakistani School Kids

Pakistani School Kids

The Clown

The Clown

Indian Catmint-Anisomeles indica

Indian Catmint (Anisomeles indica) also known as Malabar Catmint is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae (Mint family), subfamily Lamioideaeis. The plant grows 1-2 m tall and produce purplish blue flowers, 1-1.2 cm long. Flowering season is from August to late fall. The Indian Catmint is considered as medicinal plant and is traditionally used for the treatment of many ailments, including rheumatism, abdominal pain, colds, fevers, skin sores and snake bites. Recent studies show that the plant is also effective against HIV and Cancer.

Indian Catmint (Anisomeles indica)

Jasminum officinale

Jasminum officinale, commonly known as common jasmine, poet's jasmine or true jasmine, is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It has five petals white flower, which is famous for its scent. The flowers are produced from spring to late Autumn. Essential oil of this species has many medicinal properties and is used in perfumes and cosmetics. Jasminum officinale is widely grown in Pakistan and is serving as the national flower of Pakistan.

Jasmine Flowers

Praying Mantis Hatching

Praying Mantis Hatching Pictures

Praying Mantis Babies Hatching Video