12 Jul 2024
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…
14 Dec 2023
Socotra Joker (Byblia anvatara ssp. boydi)
One of many species of butterflies found on Socotra. Native range is Africa up to the Arabian peninsula.
Elevation: 554 meters.
14 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 584…
14 Dec 2023
Heliotropium balfourii
There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. Heliotropium balfourii is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation:…
13 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 579 meters
13 Dec 2023
Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus grows in places in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra.
Endemic.
Elevation: 625 meters.