17 Jul 2023
Rose Pink Zephyr Lily (Zephyranthes carinata)
Rose Pink Zephyr Lily (Zephyranthes carinata) is found in Sikkim's tropical to subtropical biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1890 meters. Native…
8 Jul 2023
Diapensia himalaica
Diapensia himalaica is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3789 meters. Native range is East Nepal to China and…
4 Jul 2023
Blåklokkebie (Melitta haemorrhoidalis)
Dette er første gangen jeg ser Blåklokkebie (Melitta haemorrhoidalis)! Jeg trodde først den var gammel og utslitt, for den bare hang på klokken som dinglet i…
5 Feb 2023
Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)
The marine life around Socotra is rich and diverse, but I am focusing on the flora and fauna on land. However, I had a short window of opportunity during low…
4 Feb 2023
Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)
Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…
4 Feb 2023
Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)
Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…
4 Feb 2023
Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)
The north-facing beach of the tip of Erissel is wide and deep, with a large part only tasting the waves during monsoons. This is perfect conditions for the…
3 Feb 2023
Inversed Fiddler Crab (Cranuca inversa)
I found plenty of this species at this location and no signs of competing species. They thrive here next to a large date grove, where I rested in their…
20 Jul 2021
Villøk (Allium oleraceum)
Under blomstringen ser Villøk (Allium oleraceum) mer rufsete ut, med blomster som både henger ned og strutter i alle retninger fra blomsterstanden.…
20 Jul 2021
Strandløk (Allium vineale)
Endelig står Strandløk (Allium vineale) i blomst. De er ikke like fargerike og tallrike som gressløken, men de tar det igjen i eleganse og lengde. De…