Oransjegullvinge (Lycaena virgaureae)

Oransjegullvinge (Lycaena virgaureae)

Oransjegullvinge (Lycaena virgaureae) er et treffende navn på denne vakre sommerfuglen, for oversiden av vingene er virkelig sterkt oransje. Desverre er ofte…


Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna

Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna

There are many species of butterflies on Socotra, and Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna is one of them. In some areas you can see many of them if there are plenty of…


Eumaeus minyas

Eumaeus minyas

I found many butterflies around the dark forest floor of the forest surrounding the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC). Some so well camouflaged…


Caetangil paraguariensis

Caetangil paraguariensis

Caetangil paraguariensis is one of many species in the fabaceae family growing around SouthWild Pantanal. This one I found by the trail along the river, in…


Gray ministreak (Ministrymon azia)

Gray ministreak (Ministrymon azia)

Yet another interesting species I found on the many sandbanks - some locations I found them in groups like here. It's very small but beautiful genus in the…


Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata)

Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata)

Southern screamer (Chauna torquata) is a large and somewhat peculiar bird that seems to enjoy life in the trees as well as in the water.


White-tailed Titi (Callicebus discolor)

White-tailed Titi (Callicebus discolor)

The scientific name has several English names attached to it: Red Titi and Dusky Titi, the latter used in the "Napo Wildlife Center's fauna" booklet.…


Springfrø (Impatiens noli-tangere)

Springfrø (Impatiens noli-tangere)

Springfrø (Impatiens noli-tangere) vokser i de ofte vannfylte grøftene langs grusveien ved Gjersøelven før båtopplaget og i store mengder mellom bommene til…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common on Roraima tepui. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum is a most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last…