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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

16 Dec 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Elevation: 479 meters.

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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IndiaSikkimInsectsAcrididae

17 Jul 2023

Sikkim insect (Podismini)

Elevation: 1890 meters.

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SikkimIndiaPlantsRutaceae

13 Jul 2023

Winged Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum armatum)

Winged Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum armatum) is found in Sikkim's temperate forests. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is Indian Subcontinent to Temperate East…

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SocotraHoqScincidaeReptiles

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The trail to Hoq cave is a great place to see the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana), as they are easily seen from the trail. Endemic.

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SocotraHoqScincidaeReptiles

5 Feb 2023

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The endemic Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and the Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) are species commonly seen in the same landscape throughout…

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SocotraBirdsAlaudidae

3 Feb 2023

Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps ssp. melanauchen)

This location was full of bird song from the black-crowned sparrow-lark and other bird species. Most of Socotra is rather silent in regards to bird sounds. You…

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered. Socotra is home to many species of insects, but I am focusing on flora for…

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered at this location, at 918 meters elevation. Socotra is home to many species…

by morten