Sea Coconut (Lodoicea maldivica)

Sea Coconut (Lodoicea maldivica)

This is the male inflorescence of the endemic sea coconut, or coco de mer. It is endemic to Praslin and its neighbouring island Curieuse, which means it is an…


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…


Ryllik (Achillea millefolium) UV

Ryllik (Achillea millefolium) UV

Ryllik er en kjent og kjær plante som vokser overalt i området, og står i blomst til langt på høsten. Den kommer i rosa variant også, men det snodige er at i…


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…


Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

The fruit of the Acuri palm (Attalea phalerata) is important food for a number of Pantanal bird and mammal species, and here one adult capybara of a family of…


Acuri palm (Attalea phalerata)

Acuri palm (Attalea phalerata)

These nuts are irresistible to the cattle as well as the hyacinth macaws. The cattle like the husk surrounding the nut, and their digestive system is unable to…


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.