19 Nov 2013
Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)
The number of plant species you see from the canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge is impressive. Unfortunately most are overlooked, as the visitors are…
25 Nov 2012
Heraclides torquatus
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has the river Paraguá as a natural border in the west, and on the shores of the river you'll see a large number of insect…
25 Nov 2012
Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas)
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has the river Paraguá as a natural border in the west, and on the shores of the river you'll see a large number of insect…
25 Nov 2012
Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Heraclides anchisiades)
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park has the river Paraguá as a natural border in the west, and on the shores of the river you'll see a large number of insect…
25 Nov 2012
Rothschild’s Swordtail (Protesilaus earis)
The different species of protesilaus can be difficult to identify, but if you think of the thick black bars on the forewing as a barcode, you actually have a…
8 Dec 2011
Kite Swallowtail (Protesilaus macrosilaus)
Kite Swallowtail (Protesilaus macrosilaus) is a large and very striking butterfly. Should be easy to identify one might think, but as allways there are many…
8 Dec 2011
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)
I wonder what this wild mango (Grias neuberthii) fruit tastes like compared to the cultivated varieties. I for one am certain the fruit and the tree itself…
8 Dec 2011
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii) has an incredibly fascinating flower - thick, waxy and extremely tough. This tree grows close to the creek on the grounds of the…