Perilla crescent (Castilia perilla)

Perilla crescent (Castilia perilla)

I only saw the perilla crescent (Castilia perilla), and it was in the darkest areas alongside the Napo River and the path to the Napo Wildlife welcome center.…


Black-patched Metalmark (Lasaia agesilas)

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.…


Banisteriopsis sp

Banisteriopsis sp

Altitude 2112 metres. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Clusia sp

Clusia sp

A fruit that looks like a flower! I wonder what the flowers look like and what creatures are dispersing the small seeds. There is little food for larger…


Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)

Mountain Wren (Troglodytes solstitialis)

The small birds are mostly heard and not seen, and even when seen they are only seen "in-parts", as they are only visible in small holes in the dense…