Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)

The Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated…


Actinocephalus polyanthus

Actinocephalus polyanthus

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of eriocaulon majusculum is southeastern Brazil.


Eriocaulon majusculum

Eriocaulon majusculum

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range of eriocaulon majusculum is southeastern Brazil.


Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Native range of paepalanthus itatiaiensis is southeastern Brazil. Altitude: 2460 metres.


Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis

Paepalanthus itatiaiensis grows in the soggiest parts in Itatiaia. Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southeastern Brazil.


Rondonanthus roraimae

Rondonanthus roraimae

Rondonanthus roraimae is endemic to Roraima tepui.


Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

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Eriocaulon sp

Eriocaulon sp

These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry "buttons". This specimen grew…