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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

16 Dec 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Elevation: 479 meters.

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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IndiaSikkimInsectsAcrididaeNeeds ID

17 Jul 2023

Sikkim insect (Podismini)

Elevation: 1890 meters.

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SikkimIndiaVitaceaeFruitPlants

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

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IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsVitaceae

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

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SocotraLeavesPlantsVitaceae

6 Feb 2023

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…

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SocotraFruitPlantsVitaceae

1 Feb 2023

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature Cissus hamaderohensis is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This…

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered. Socotra is home to many species of insects, but I am focusing on flora for…

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SocotraInsectsAcrididae

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered at this location, at 918 meters elevation. Socotra is home to many species…

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