Buxus hildebrandtii

Buxus hildebrandtii

An evergreen species common in Firhmin Forest, where it's found as a shrub to trees 3 meters tall or more.


Giant Red-winged Grasshopper (Tropidacris cristata)

Giant Red-winged Grasshopper (Tropidacris cristata)

The forest around the Amazon Research and Conservation Center is teaming with insects (ARCC), and on the base of a tree I found many attracted to sap coming…


Diophanes salvifolius

Just walking amongst the buildings of Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) will reveal lots of insects, and this female is one of several species of…


Vochysia rufa

Vochysia rufa

Native range is Bolivia and Brazil. -15.2997,-55.8406


Vochysia rufa

Vochysia rufa

Native range is Bolivia and Brazil. -15.2997,-55.8406


Qualea multiflora

Qualea multiflora

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…


Qualea multiflora

Qualea multiflora

At first glance one might think this flower is missing petals, but not so! This is the design - why I wonder. Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…


Iguaçu Grasshopper 02

Iguaçu Grasshopper 02

One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


Iguaçu Grasshopper 01

Iguaçu Grasshopper 01

One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.


Rainbow katydid (Tettigoniidae)

Rainbow katydid (Tettigoniidae)

Spotted on the grounds of the now out of business Santa Rosa – Chalalan’s neighbor. Please help med identify it - leave a comment :-)…