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Another big year comes to an end and we found over 1000 different bug species between the Amazon & Australia! 🤯
Probably my favourite was this Giant Amazon Silkmoth from Peru! 🦋
I'm keen to see what beauties you guys found this year! 🥰🐝🐞
Another big year comes to an end and we found over 1000 different bug species between the Amazon & Australia! 🤯
Probably my favourite was this Giant Amazon Silkmoth from Peru! 🦋
I'm keen to see what beauties you guys found this year! 🥰🐝🐞
Check this out! An inseparable mating pair of Leaf Mantids (Pseudoxyops perpulchra) from Ecuador! 💚
That small male at the back is hanging on for dear life! We all know what the female will do if she gets the chance! 😅😈
Check this out! An inseparable mating pair of Leaf Mantids (Pseudoxyops perpulchra) from Ecuador! 💚
That small male at the back is hanging on for dear life! We all know what the female will do if she gets the chance! 😅😈
One of the world’s most special frogs, Ranitomeya imitator lives up to its name and mimics other Dart Frogs that are more toxic! 😮☠️
In this case here in the Peruvian rainforest it’s mimicking Ranitomeya summersi, a beautiful yellow & black frog! 💛🖤
One of the world’s most special frogs, Ranitomeya imitator lives up to its name and mimics other Dart Frogs that are more toxic! 😮☠️
In this case here in the Peruvian rainforest it’s mimicking Ranitomeya summersi, a beautiful yellow & black frog! 💛🖤
Some of the coolest bugs in Asia’s rainforests are these female Lycid Beetles, that look like they’re from prehistoric ages!😱🦕
They retain their larval form as adults and feed on decaying matter in the leaf litter of the forest! 🍂
I get goosebumps every time I see them! 😁
Some of the coolest bugs in Asia’s rainforests are these female Lycid Beetles, that look like they’re from prehistoric ages!😱🦕
They retain their larval form as adults and feed on decaying matter in the leaf litter of the forest! 🍂
I get goosebumps every time I see them! 😁
Did you know Australia has over 20+ species of Blue-banded Bees? 🥰
They are all so important for pollination of native flowers and are one of the main factors in our eco-systems being healthy! 🌳🌸
Make sure you are planting natives in your garden to attract these bees! 🌱🌼
Did you know Australia has over 20+ species of Blue-banded Bees? 🥰
They are all so important for pollination of native flowers and are one of the main factors in our eco-systems being healthy! 🌳🌸
Make sure you are planting natives in your garden to attract these bees! 🌱🌼
PLEASE meet the Giant Amazon Land Snail (Megalobulimus popelairianus)! 🧡
These guys are the HEAVIEST terrestrial land snail and are just an all-round extraordinary critter! It was an absolute HONOUR bumping into this one on the beautiful paths of Maquipucuna’s forest! 🌳✨
PLEASE meet the Giant Amazon Land Snail (Megalobulimus popelairianus)! 🧡
These guys are the HEAVIEST terrestrial land snail and are just an all-round extraordinary critter! It was an absolute HONOUR bumping into this one on the beautiful paths of Maquipucuna’s forest! 🌳✨
This is the most ADORABLE little beetle strutting its mossy stuff around the Amazon! 🌳
LOOK at those adorable little antennas! 🥹💚
Measuring in at one centimetre long, I believe it is in the genus Ulocerus and it is another little GEM found at Manu Biological Station! 🪲💎
This is the most ADORABLE little beetle strutting its mossy stuff around the Amazon! 🌳
LOOK at those adorable little antennas! 🥹💚
Measuring in at one centimetre long, I believe it is in the genus Ulocerus and it is another little GEM found at Manu Biological Station! 🪲💎
Last night Lucy and I braved the rain in Phuket to find this incredible Whip Scorpion (Catageus sp.) in the rainforest! 🌳
These incredible arachnids live and hunt on the massive boulder systems in the forest, scattering around like they are almost part of the rock!🪨
Last night Lucy and I braved the rain in Phuket to find this incredible Whip Scorpion (Catageus sp.) in the rainforest! 🌳
These incredible arachnids live and hunt on the massive boulder systems in the forest, scattering around like they are almost part of the rock!🪨
The Rothschildia Silkmoths from the neotropics are some of the most beautiful insects in the world! 🌳🦋
With over 30 species attaining a massive wingspan, they are absolute jewels to see in the dense rainforest! 💎
This one was found at around 1400m in elevation on Manu road in Peru!🌿
The Rothschildia Silkmoths from the neotropics are some of the most beautiful insects in the world! 🌳🦋
With over 30 species attaining a massive wingspan, they are absolute jewels to see in the dense rainforest! 💎
This one was found at around 1400m in elevation on Manu road in Peru!🌿
One of the most incredible spiders in the world, this Tarantula (Hapalopus sp.) lives in the Ecuadorian Amazon!🌳
When people think of Tarantulas, we mainly think of large, plain coloured spiders, but in the neotropics we enter a world of colour!🧡🖤
One of the most incredible spiders in the world, this Tarantula (Hapalopus sp.) lives in the Ecuadorian Amazon!🌳
When people think of Tarantulas, we mainly think of large, plain coloured spiders, but in the neotropics we enter a world of colour!🧡🖤
One of the most STUNNING fish in the world, the Blue-spotted Fantail Ray has electric blue spots as a warning sign to predators of its venomous tail spines⚡
These rays patrol the sandy floors at night looking for crustacean and fish snacks! 🦀
One of the most STUNNING fish in the world, the Blue-spotted Fantail Ray has electric blue spots as a warning sign to predators of its venomous tail spines⚡
These rays patrol the sandy floors at night looking for crustacean and fish snacks! 🦀
Australia's best superheroes are often overlooked! ⭐
Euryglossinae Bees are only found in Australia where over 400 species are pollinating Eucalyptus trees every day! 👊🌸
The catch? They are TINY! Only 3-8mm big! 🤯 (1/2)
Australia's best superheroes are often overlooked! ⭐
Euryglossinae Bees are only found in Australia where over 400 species are pollinating Eucalyptus trees every day! 👊🌸
The catch? They are TINY! Only 3-8mm big! 🤯 (1/2)
Another couple of photos of this all so incredible phasmid! 🌿
They live in the dense montane forests of South and Central America where they ONLY feed on orchids, making them even rarer to see in the forest! 🌸
Another couple of photos of this all so incredible phasmid! 🌿
They live in the dense montane forests of South and Central America where they ONLY feed on orchids, making them even rarer to see in the forest! 🌸
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
Is this the COOLEST stick insect ever?? 💚
This mossy girl (Taraxippus sp.) from Peru was the most incredible phasmid I have ever seen, I could not get over how perfectly camouflaged it was on the mossy trees! 🌳
So in awe of our natural world! 🌿
A collage of our BEST BUG finds from staying at @h2ojostulum in Tulum! 🦂🕷️
Who is your favourite bug from here? 🤩 Mine is the Yucatan Red-rumpled Tarantula! 🖤🧡
I wish we could spend more time in the future in Mexico, there is so much diversity to uncover! 📸
A collage of our BEST BUG finds from staying at @h2ojostulum in Tulum! 🦂🕷️
Who is your favourite bug from here? 🤩 Mine is the Yucatan Red-rumpled Tarantula! 🖤🧡
I wish we could spend more time in the future in Mexico, there is so much diversity to uncover! 📸
BEHOLD, one of the coolest arachnids in the world, the Long-horned Spiny Orb Spider (Macracantha arcuata)! 🕷😍
Found in the rainforests of SE Asia, these magnificent beasts are found usually at head-height in a web they’ve made to catch flying prey!🐞🕸️
BEHOLD, one of the coolest arachnids in the world, the Long-horned Spiny Orb Spider (Macracantha arcuata)! 🕷😍
Found in the rainforests of SE Asia, these magnificent beasts are found usually at head-height in a web they’ve made to catch flying prey!🐞🕸️
The speed on these arboreal snakes is intimidating, as they use their rear-fanged toxic saliva to chase down birds, mammals and other reptiles in the treetops! 🐍⭐️
The speed on these arboreal snakes is intimidating, as they use their rear-fanged toxic saliva to chase down birds, mammals and other reptiles in the treetops! 🐍⭐️
Perfectly camouflaged in the mossy cloud forests of South America, this Lanternfly (Diareusa conspersa) flashes its bright red spotted underwings if disturbed! 🔥
This threat display is to make it look bigger and more menacing so predators like birds think twice! 🦜⁉️
Perfectly camouflaged in the mossy cloud forests of South America, this Lanternfly (Diareusa conspersa) flashes its bright red spotted underwings if disturbed! 🔥
This threat display is to make it look bigger and more menacing so predators like birds think twice! 🦜⁉️
CHECK OUT this insane Treehopper from the Peruvian Amazon! 🌳
Membracids are known for their bizarre shapes and protrusions, but this genus goes to a whole new level! It is thought this crazy C shape is to aid in camouflage to avoid predation from birds! 🐦😳
CHECK OUT this insane Treehopper from the Peruvian Amazon! 🌳
Membracids are known for their bizarre shapes and protrusions, but this genus goes to a whole new level! It is thought this crazy C shape is to aid in camouflage to avoid predation from birds! 🐦😳
The big leafy dream! 🍃
One of the most incredible leaf mimics in the Amazon, Cycloptera speculata is one special katydid! 🌳
Camouflaging as your food is one of the smartest ideas, especially when you’re so BIG! We were SO happy to see this BEAUTIFUL BUG!! 🤩
The big leafy dream! 🍃
One of the most incredible leaf mimics in the Amazon, Cycloptera speculata is one special katydid! 🌳
Camouflaging as your food is one of the smartest ideas, especially when you’re so BIG! We were SO happy to see this BEAUTIFUL BUG!! 🤩
One of the most beautiful Poison Dart Frogs, Ameerega pongoensis is endemic to the San Martín & Loreto regions of Peru! 🌳🇵🇪
The yellow and blues on this guy are INCREDIBLE! 💛💙
An absolute highlight of our trip with @andes2amazon.expeditions ✨
One of the most beautiful Poison Dart Frogs, Ameerega pongoensis is endemic to the San Martín & Loreto regions of Peru! 🌳🇵🇪
The yellow and blues on this guy are INCREDIBLE! 💛💙
An absolute highlight of our trip with @andes2amazon.expeditions ✨
Zaretis sp. from the Peruvian Amazon! 🦋
This one got very comfortable on our sweaty clothes and hands! 😅 So lucky!
Zaretis sp. from the Peruvian Amazon! 🦋
This one got very comfortable on our sweaty clothes and hands! 😅 So lucky!
One of the most striking insects in the world, the amazing Blood Red Skipper is found in the Amazon rainforest! 🌳
The males are this bold red & black colour whilst females adorn a similar pattern but with most of the wings shining white! 😮
JUST WOWWWWW! 😍🦋💅
One of the most striking insects in the world, the amazing Blood Red Skipper is found in the Amazon rainforest! 🌳
The males are this bold red & black colour whilst females adorn a similar pattern but with most of the wings shining white! 😮
JUST WOWWWWW! 😍🦋💅
How CRAZY is this Choeradodis stalli boy from the Amazon!! 🌳
Looking EXACTLY like a leaf, he can stay hidden from predators whilst also catching any unsuspecting insect prey! 🦗👀
An absolute honor to run into this spectacular critter!!🤩
How CRAZY is this Choeradodis stalli boy from the Amazon!! 🌳
Looking EXACTLY like a leaf, he can stay hidden from predators whilst also catching any unsuspecting insect prey! 🦗👀
An absolute honor to run into this spectacular critter!!🤩