11 Dec 2011

Yanacocha plant 09 (Geranium sp)

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11 Dec 2011

Yanacocha plant 08 (Geranium sp)

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11 Dec 2011

Alonsoa meridionalis

Alonsoa meridionalis is found in central Mexico to Bolivia, Central Chile. Altitude 3400 metres. PichinchaEcuador-0.1275,-78.590556

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11 Dec 2011

Yanacocha thistle (Cirsium sp)

Altitude 3400 metres. PichinchaEcuador-0.1275,-78.590556

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11 Dec 2011

Yanacocha plant 09 (Tephrosia sp?)

I only found this clutch of this species alongside the dirt road on my way back to Quito from Yanacocha.

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8 Dec 2011

Yasuni Lepidoptera 15

Several species of lepidoptera have developed a striking resemblance to dead leaves, which of course is without any nutritional value except for fungus and…

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8 Dec 2011

Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus)

Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus) is an incredible butterfly that is actually a day flying (diurnal) moth! Not only a spectacular size and coloration, but it…

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5 Dec 2011

Varronia leucophlyctis

Native range of varronia leucophlyctis is Galápagos. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461

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5 Dec 2011

Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)

Native range of beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is Tropical and Subtropical coasts worldwide. James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…

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5 Dec 2011

Browne’s Blechum (Ruellia blechum)

Native range of Browne's blechum (Ruellia blechum) is Caribbean and Mexico to Venezuela and Bolivia, . James IslandPuerto Egas-0.241666,-90.861461…

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