15 Nov 2013
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
This West Indian buckeye (Junonia evarete) is old and worn out, but still in good health as it was by no means sitting still when I repeatedly approached.…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves of barnadesia arborea leathery, pointy, thick and shiny. Native range is Ecuador and Peru. Altitude 3450 metres. Here you see the long spines.…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This barnadesia arborea was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing.…
25 Nov 2010
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
On the open grassland that is the savanna (Sabana), there are few birds and a lot of insects - ants and termites in particular. Only a select few butterflies…