Liguus fasciatus

Una serie de 3 fotografías de caracoles arbóreos Liguus.

Photos by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)
Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park

Liguus fasciatus

Una serie de 7 fotografías de caracoles arbóreos Liguus.

Liguus fasciatus

Photos by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)
Long Pine Key and Gumbo Limbo
Everglades National Park

High level of mosquitoes, heat and humidity !!!

Una selección de 7 imágenes de la entrada «High level of mosquitoes, heat and humidity !!!».

Photos by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)
Everglades National Park
july08,2009

Yesterday after the rain (May 22)

Una serie de 6 fotografías de paisajes tras la lluvia.

Liguus fasciatus

Photos by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)

Dragonfly

A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Dragonflies are also the fastest flying insect.

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic.

Nymphs can deliver a painful bite when threatened. The wound should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent water-borne infections.(read more)

Photo by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)
Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park
May,2009

The Brown Anole

The Brown Anole (also called Bahamian Anole in many pet stores) is a slender lizard reaching about 18 cm in length. This anole has the ability to change coloration to match its surroundings. They can change pigmentation from brown, light tan, rust, to black. Males and females differ somewhat in coloration: males have a dark stripe down their backs, females a light stripe. The mature males weigh about twice that of females. As in other anoles, the male has a brightly colored throat fan, called a dewlap, which is yellow or reddish-orange. They are territorial and the dewlap is used in territorial displays. Anoles have expanded toe pads that allow them to climb to smooth surfaces.(read more)

Photos by Juan C Aguero (juanKa)
Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park
May18,2009

More Liguus fasciatus in Gumbo Limbo Trail

Liguus Fasciatus

Liguus fasciatus SSC (Species of Special Concern) has a significant vulnerability to habitat modification, environmental alteration, human disturbance, or human exploitation which, in the foreseeable future, may result in its becoming a threatened species unless appropriate protective or management techniques are initiated or maintained.(pdf)

Photos by Juan C Aguero
Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades National Park
May17-18,2009