17 Dec 2014
Peru Pacific Iguana (Microlophus peruvianus)
The coast of Peru is a desert, and fresh water is only available from springs or rivers fed by the Andes. This lizard was far from any such resources, so I…
19 Nov 2013
Eurema sp.
On the path close to the new rooms at Cristalino Jungle Logde there was a large asteraceae bush in bloom, and naturally I found many wonderful species there.…
12 Nov 2013
Elathea Yellow (Eurema elathea)
A small sandbank not far from the pier of Fazenda San Fransico was crowded with a great number of butterflies, and I was fortunate to disembark and get some…
9 Nov 2013
Amazon Lava Lizard (Tropidurus torquatus)
These lizards were common alongside the path following the Iguaçu Falls.
8 Dec 2011
Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus)
An incredible butterfly that is actually a day flying (diurnal) moth! Not only a spectacular size and coloration, but it was also the most numerous species at…
2 Dec 2011
Galápagos lava lizard (Michrolophus albemarlensis)
Also known as Tropidurus spp. Santa Cruz,Galapagos-0.741575, -90.303497