1 Feb 2023
Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
The Red-veined Dropwing is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated island.
1 Feb 2023
Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda
This winter has seen a good amount of rain, resulting in lots of growth. At this location I encountered several species of insects, including two species of…
1 Feb 2023
Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)
A very busy male of the species, rarely resting for long, so this was my only opportunity and shot of this species at this location. During my 7 day stay here…
8 Sep 2017
Ospeskrubb | Aspen boletes (Leccinum aurantiacum/albostipitatum)
The forest is full of amazing fungi now, and I am having a blast looking for the best specimens of each species. But when I finally find one and set up my…
12 Feb 2015
Bicyclus anynana socotrana
A bird has likely tried to eat it, and thus a part of the hind wing was lost. This was only one of the species I encountered, so this imperfect specimen must…
9 Feb 2015
Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna
There are many species of butterflies on Socotra, and in some areas you can see many of them if there are plenty of plants in bloom. At higher elevations -…
9 Feb 2015
Glass-Tip Acraea (Acraea neobule socotrana)
There are many species of butterflies on Socotra, and in some areas you can see many of them if there are plenty of plants in bloom. At higher elevations -…
2 Feb 2015
African migrant (Catopsilia florella)
This was the first of many species of butterflies I encountered on Socotra, and here I found at least 6 males of Catopsilia florella. I find the male rather…
2 Feb 2015
African migrant (Catopsilia florella)
The female of the species I encountered around the mangrove forest on Shuab beach of west Socotra.