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SocotraPlantsAizoaceae
African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

6 Feb 2023

African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

Inconspicuous but commonly found in sandy plains of the coast and further inland. This is the first I've found with flowers. It is found throughout much of…

by morten

SocotraSpidersTetragnathidae
Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

9 Feb 2015

Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

The only one of this species I encountered. A magnificent, large spider! I also found a small male on the outer fringes of the large web made by this female.…

by morten

SocotraPlantsLeavesAizoaceae
Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods – impressive!

by morten

SocotraPlantsFlowersAizoaceae
Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive!

by morten

SocotraPlantsUVAizoaceaeFlowers
Aizoon canariense UV

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense UV

As the petals were gone (I found none in bloom), this photo is more on the developing fruit than a true flower.

by morten

SocotraPlantsLeavesAizoaceae
Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers!

by morten

SocotraPlantsFlowersAizoaceae
Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers as the petals are…

by morten

Amazon rainforestPeruAmazon Research and Conservation CenterDragonfliesInsects
Swamp Skimmer (Orthemis cultriformis)

13 Dec 2014

Swamp Skimmer (Orthemis cultriformis)

Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is protecting primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon, and this is one of countless species of dragonflies I…

by morten

Amazon rainforestPeruAmazon Research and Conservation CenterDragonfliesInsects
Speckled Dashers (Genus Micrathyria)

13 Dec 2014

ARCC dragonfly 03

Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is protecting primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon, and this is one of countless species of dragonflies I…

by morten

Amazon rainforestPeruAmazon Research and Conservation CenterInsectsDragonflies
Amberwings (Genus Perithemis)

13 Dec 2014

ARCC dragonfly 02

Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) is protecting primary rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon, and this is one of countless species of dragonflies I…

by morten