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12 Jul 2023

Sikkim Spruce (Picea spinulosa)

Sikkim Spruce is found in Sikkim's temperate biome to 3600 meters elevation. Elevation: 2965 meters. Native range is South Tibet to Sikkim and Bhutan.

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12 Jul 2023

Sikkim Larch (Larix griffithii)

Sikkim Larch is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 4100 meters elevation. Elevation: 2965 meters. Native range is East Nepal to China.

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5 Feb 2015

Socotra warbler (Incana incana)

I was on my way to the very eastern tip of Socotra, and was looking so much forward to the beach - alas! Last year torrential rain washed away the road from…

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4 Dec 2014

Queen (Danaus gilippus)

A truly amazing butterfly, and as I recall the only one of the species I encountered here at SouthWild Pantanal. Here it's visiting a plant growing alongside…

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25 Nov 2011

Giant glasswing (Methona confusa)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198

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25 Nov 2011

Clearwing (Greta genus)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for helping in identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198

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25 Nov 2011

Menapis Tigerwing (Mechanitis menapis mantineus)

Thanks to Kim Garwood for identification! Ecuador-0.048717,-78.775198

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22 May 2011

Furu (Pinus sylvestris)

Når furuen setter igang blomstringen er det bare å skalke luker og vente til det går over. Ellers vil alt dekkes av et lag gult pollen. Om det er varmt blir…

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