Wildlife of Jerteh: Insects, Spiders and Village Birds

Around Jerteh in Besut District, northern Terengganu, the author logged 47 species in village gardens, forest edge, grassy clearings and small freshwater spots. Most are insects and spiders, including a Giant Malaysian Leaf Insect, a stalk-eyed fly, dragonflies, butterflies and orb-weavers. Birds such as the Crimson Sunbird and Forest Wagtail, plus Long-tailed Macaques, a Common Rat Snake and garden lizards, were also found. The sightings come from 17 days between August and October, with most in August. The busiest time was the afternoon, around 3 to 5 pm, when butterflies, dragonflies and birds were active along forest edges. Short walks at night and before dawn turned up moths, spiders, snails, a mantis and geckos near buildings. This is a virtual guide written by someone who has watched wildlife here, not a tour. You get the author's notes on each species, covering when and where it was seen, and you can message the author with questions. Sightings are never guaranteed.