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Tails of Red-banded Hairstreak butterfly (Calycopis cecrops)
The Red-banded Hairstreak butterfly (Calycopis cecrops) is a common inhabitant of forest margins in the Southeastern United States. The larvae feed on decaying leaves. The individual shown here was warming up in the sunlight on a relatively cool day. Note the characteristic movement of the hindwings relative to the forewings, as well as the free movement of the "tails" in the wind. This movement is thought to attract predators to the "wrong end" of the butterfly. Evidence for this can be found in the frequent occurence of damage to the area of the tails. These clips were made on April 5, 2007 in Greenville County, South Carolina.
The five clips shown here depict rescue of eggs and larva from disturbed brood chambers by wood ants (Formicidae, Myrmicinae, species not known) in Greenville County, South Carolina. Brood chambers were exposed when rotting logs were turned over. The constant use of antennae and contact between ants is very interesting to observe. A chemical alarm signal was probably associated with these mobilizations. If anyone can help to further identify the genus or species of ant shown here, this will be appreciated.
Galapagos Islands, Rabida, Green and orange vistas. Just looking around at the wonderful scenery. jpmeyer.com
I never imagined getting so close to a hawk, but that's what makes the Galapagos magical; a clip from "Gringo in the Galapagos", the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer’s free video featuring Ecuador’s Highlands, the Jungle, and then out to the Galapagos Islands for personal visits with animals of many kinds that are not scared of humans. To enjoy all of this film, with a high speed internet connection, plus over 30 other free, non-commercial, streaming travel videos from every continent, please go to my Video Page at: http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/Video.html With any modem you can view a new Gallery of still pictures from my trip to Ecuador by going to: http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/Page6.html And my Home Page giant galaxy of still pictures from all over the planet is also viewable with any modem at: http://www.geocities.com/intrepidberkeleyexplorer/
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Iguana skeleton. Female lava lizard. Great dried-up skeleton. Female lava lizard is pregnant, as evidenced by the red head. jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Cliffs of South Plaza Island. Iguana video. Lizard in cactus. Plus a Sally Lightfoot crab exoskeleton. jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Heading back to the panga. Walking past sea lions, iguanas, and beautiful vistas. jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Sally Lightfoot crabs video. And back on the panga. jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, John's slideshow of South Plaza Island jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Katharine's slideshow of South Plaza Island jpmeyer.com
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza, Kathy's slideshow of South Plaza Island jpmeyer.com
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Birds, Galapagos Islands, Espanola Punta Suarez, Birds: boobies, frigates, nests, baby boobie and a blowhole.
Birds, Galapagos Islands, Espanola Punta Suarez, Birds: boobies, frigates, nests, baby boobie and a blowhole. Starts with an identification error. Love those blue feet! Iguana against the "white cliffs" (guess why they're white...) http://jpmeyer.com
Sounds and images recorded in a forest in Florida
Gulf Hammock Rat Snake
Some video of forests in Florida from May 31, 2007
Turkey, yellow-green vireo (?), tufted titmouse, blue jay. This is a relatively boring video.
Florida softshell turtle and one that might be a redbelly turtle or a penisula cooter
Gopher Tourtoise
Sandhill Cranes up close near the meditation center
Bats
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