9 Dec 2011

Common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)

This was the only encounter I had with common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). You may see them anywhere, and in this case I didn't have to go more than a…

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7 Dec 2011

Juno Longwing (Dione juno)

Juno longwing (Dione juno) is quite common among the cabanas. I also saw this species sitting on the head of the turtles, possibly harvesting salts - to the…

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7 Dec 2011

White-fronted Capuchin (Cebus albifrons)

Many species of monkeys roam the land of Napo Wildlife Center. Best time to see them is when they are foraging for food like here, before 07:00 in the……

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5 Dec 2011

Large Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera)

Large Painted Locust (Schistocerca melanocera) is a large and colorful grasshopper, and quite difficult to spot unless you catch it moving. James…

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4 Dec 2011

Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)

Out on sea the temperature is balmy, but on land it's a different matter. Close to noon, it must have been close to 40 celsius here on the slopes down to the…

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25 Nov 2011

Heliconius erato

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25 Nov 2011

Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonius)

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25 Nov 2011

Sara Longwing (Heliconius sara)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198

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25 Nov 2011

Heliconius

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24 Nov 2011

Altinote ozomene

I found this altinote ozomene alongside a dirt road on a ridge behind Bellavista lodge. A bright and open area receiving wind from the valleys below. Thanks…

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