9 Dec 2011
Godart’s Numberwing (Catagramma pygas)
I only saw Godart's numberwing (Catagramma pygas) once - at least with wings open. Most I saw of this species had their wings closed, thus I only saw the…
9 Dec 2011
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
South American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera) is a tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when it's moving it can be hard, as it's…
9 Dec 2011
South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)
South American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera) is a tiny toad that's impossible to spot when still, and even when it's moving it can be hard, as it's…
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…
8 Dec 2011
Large Spurwing (Antigonus nearchus)
From most angles the large Spurwing (Antigonus nearchus) looks like an all-brown butterfly that's well camouflaged against the mud of the riverbank.…
8 Dec 2011
Eurota Purplewing (Eunica eurota)
Eurota purplewing (Eunica eurota) is one of many wonderful species alongside the river bank of the Napo Wildlife Center welcome center. Like many species also…
8 Dec 2011
Agathina Emperor (Doxocopa agathina)
I'm grateful to have gotten a shot of this wonderful agathina emperor (Doxocopa agathina). I only saw it here this once on the muddy grounds of the Napo…
8 Dec 2011
Sootywing (Bolla sp)
Very hard to identify, but beautiful nonetheless! One of the many species visiting the Napo Wildlife Center welcome center. It was one of few species that…
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…
8 Dec 2011
Green-shouldered Gorgopas (Gorgopas trochilus)
Green-shouldered Gorgopas (Gorgopas trochilus) is a fantastic mix of green and yellow - almost metallic or iridescent. I first though this was a male…