14 Dec 2023
Withania adunensis
Less common than the similar Withania riebeckii. The are distinguished by the fruiting calyx in Withania riebeckii being narrowly triangular and longer than…
4 Jul 2023
Blåklokkebie (Melitta haemorrhoidalis)
Dette er første gangen jeg ser denne arten! Jeg trodde først den var gammel og utslitt, for den bare hang på klokken som dinglet i vinden, som om den hvilte.…
19 Jun 2023
Skogtordivel (Anoplotrupes stercorosus)
Gjødselbillen skogtordivel treffer jeg regelmessig på turene mine i nærmiljøet, som her like ved Nydammen, nord for Gjersjøen.
6 Feb 2023
Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)
An invasive species, introduced by humans. Native range is Texas to Central America, Caribbean.
5 Feb 2023
Bitter Tomato (Solanum incanum)
The bitter tomato is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level to well above 700 meters. Found in most of Africa, Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India Elevation:…
4 Feb 2023
Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)
Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…
4 Feb 2023
Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)
Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…