11 Dec 2014
Golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila sp)
The virgin forest surrounding the Amazon Research and Conservation Center is home to a large number for spider species, and this one was perhaps the most…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves are leathery, pointy, thick and shiny.
Native range is Ecuador and Peru.
Altitude 3450 metres.
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This shrub was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing. Fortunately cows do…