A fer-de-lance (Bothrops brasili) on the forest floor uses heat sensing pits to locate prey. These pit vipers represent a danger to locals and are often killed on sight:
A poison arrow frog (Ameerega hahneli) calling in the rain after an exceedingly long and harsh dry season:
An Amazonian snail eating snake (Dipsas indica) curls up into a defensive posture in the light of a torch:
A female katydid slices open the cambrium of a tree trunk and deposits her eggs using her ovipositor:
Frilled cup fungi collect water:
Anticipating an army ant raid, a ponerine ant grabs a mouthful of eggs and flees the nest:
A clash of armoured understory titans. The scorpion uses its longer reach to hold back the equally venomous hunting centipede (Scolopendra sp.):
The peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) is usually overlooked, its leaf-like wing casings providing the perfect camouflage. However, should it become disturbed it reveals a bewildering array of colours and patterns, a so-called startle display:
Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul
