8 Dec 2011
Black-patched Metalmark (Lasaia agesilas)
I saw this black-patched metalmark (Lasaia agesilas) in dark undergrowth as well as in open sections alongside the Napo river. Also named Glittering Sapphire.…
29 Nov 2011
Tristerix longibracteatus
Native range of tristerix longibracteatus is Colombia to Peru. Altitude 3720 metres. Ecuador-0.325556,-78.148333
29 Nov 2011
Tristerix longibracteatus
Tristerix longibracteatus is a parasitic plant, so the wonderful flowers are possible only due to the nutrients stolen from the host plant! In Europe we have…
29 Nov 2011
Aetanthus nodosus
The fruits of aetanthus nodosus look edible and tempting - but are they? First of all red here is not ripe - black is! Should I trust black berries from a…
29 Nov 2011
Aetanthus nodosus
The flowers of aetanthus nodosus have striking colors made from energy stolen from its host plant. Altitude 3450 metres. Native range is Colombia to Peru.…
20 Aug 2011
Rødbrun høstlibelle (Sympetrum striolatum)
Det er mange av rødbrun høstlibelle (Sympetrum striolatum) i området langs Gjersøelven og bortover grusveien mot Bjørnrud. Denne hunnen solte seg på grusveien…
