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
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
Wild cocoa (Herrania mariae)
The fruit of the wild cocoa (Herrania mariae) starts off in an upright position, and as it matures, and the weight increases, gravity will eventually win and…
8 Dec 2011
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)
I wonder what this wild mango (Grias neuberthii) fruit tastes like compared to the cultivated varieties. I for one am certain the fruit and the tree itself…
4 Dec 2011
Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia)
Galápagos bitterbush (Castela galapageia) is endemic to Galapagos.
2 Dec 2011
White mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
Native range of white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) is subtropical and tropical America, west tropical Africa to Angola. Santa…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos passion flower (Passiflora vesicaria galapagensis)
The sticky petals of the Galápagos passion flower (Passiflora vesicaria galapagensis) will make a very unpleasant trip for any insects wanting to eat or lay…
1 Dec 2011
San Isidro Lepidoptera 10
Altitude 2105 metres. Please help me classify it - leave a comment :-) -0.589722,-77.880556