Utetheisa sp

Utetheisa sp

At around 800 meter elevation and up the Euryops arabicus were in bloom and thus a lot of insects gathered to eat from the huge number of flowers. This was one…


Pantanal lepidoptera 02

Pantanal lepidoptera 02

One of just a few nocturnal lepidopteras I encountered at SouthWild Pantanal. I wonder how many species you can see here in the high season... Please help me…


Pantanal lepidoptera 01

Pantanal lepidoptera 01

One of just a few nocturnal lepidopteras I encountered at SouthWild Pantanal. I wonder how many species you can see here in the high season... Please help me…


Diaphania sp.

Diaphania sp.

One of the last nocturnals before diurnal life set in - I was on my way to breakfast, and it was on its way to a safe place for the day. Please help me…


Iguaçu Moth 01

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 during my diurnal activities. Please help…


Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis)

Leopard Moth (Pantherodes pardalis)

A striking moth that definitely does not blend with the surroundings. It rests here alongside the trail down the Iguaçu Falls.


Blåknapp (Succisa pratensis)

Blåknapp (Succisa pratensis)

Blåknappen trives på fuktige plasser, gjerne lite sol også, og her på vestsiden av Nydammen nord for Gjersjøen vokser en fantastisk eng! Før blomstene åpner…


Blåknapp (Succisa pratensis)

Blåknapp (Succisa pratensis)

Imotsetning til rødknapp er bladene til blåknapp glatte og uten fliker.


Leddved (Lonicera xylosteum)

Leddved (Lonicera xylosteum)

Både på Hovedøya i Oslo, og her på Jeløya er det flere flotte leddvedbusker, og den burde helt klart markedføres i hagesentrene, slik aom de slyngene…


Leddved (Lonicera xylosteum)

Leddved (Lonicera xylosteum)

Kaprifolaktig frukt. Ingen tvil om at leddved er i kaprifolfamilien. I tillegg til her på Jeløya, er det også mye leddved på Hovedøya i Oslo. 1519…