Cat’s-eye Sapphire (Lasaia arsis)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river. Here I found this…
Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river, and for me it was…
Theodora Metalmark (Chalodeta theodora)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river, and for me it was…
Basilis Metalmark (Barbicornis basilis)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river, and for me it was…
Iguaçu Moth 01
I didn't have time exploring the nightlife during my stay inside the park, but this is one of a few I found resting…
Pelidnota sordida
A brief encounter with pelidnota sordida, one of countless insect species in this magnificent park.
Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)
These swifts seem to be untouched by the laws of physics. They move in and out of the raging falls as if it's air, and…
Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)
Black vultures are large and seen all the time around the falls - either surfing the updrafts or simply lounging on…
Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis)
Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis) is a striking moth that definitely does not blend with the surroundings. It rests…
Epinome Cracker (Hamadryas epinome)
Epinome cracker (Hamadryas epinome) is the second member of the Hamadryas genus I saw here in Iguaçu National Park.…
Iguaçu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu)
This awesome sight is only available to those staying at the hotel inside the park (Hotel Das Cataratas), as the park…
Candrena Eighty-eight (Diaethria candrena)
Candrena Eighty-eight (Diaethria candrena) is yet another of the numberwings sucking human salt off the railings…