Yasuni national park part II

[pbertner]

Orange and black aposematic tortoise orbweaver spider:



Hooded mantis (Choeradodis sp.):



Juvenile praying mantis (Stenophylla sp.):



Backlit female leaf-mimicking katydid (Typophyllum sp.):



Lichen-mimicking katydid under UV light:



Snake head-mimicking caterpillar:



Hairy cup fungus (Cookeina tricholoma):



Feeling tired? You're in good company! The Galapagos marine iguana resting in the sand, thermoregulating after a cold dive to graze on submerged algae. :



Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul

[rjlittlefield]

Interesting pictures!

If you had told me that the iguana was a half-dessicated corpse, drying on the sand, I would have believed that too.

--Rik

[boomblurt]

Thank you for another glorious set

They're all fascinating and although I can relate to the iguana my favourite is the mantis.

[pbertner]

Shhhh Rik, don't tell everyone!

Thanks guys

[Ken Ramos]

The iguana and spider both are quite interesting. If I were the iguana, I would find a meal closer to home, the corner deli maybe.

[Cyberspider]

Nice set.

I like the first and the third picture. It is a really beautiful spider.

edit: you are travelling in paradise!