Individual observed on the side of a wooden boardwalk in the Tiputini Biodiversity Station. Individual was not moving and was resting on moss. Weather was dry but it had rained hours before.
The Macraspis beetle displays a striking metallic green exoskeleton that shimmers in the light. It is perched on a broad, glossy green leaf, contrasting sharply with its surroundings. The beetle's small size and vibrant color make it a noticeable presence in the foliage.
-caminando en una raíz tablar
-Era muy rápida
-se metió por una apertura en la tierra
The Xiphiola insect has a slender, elongated brown body with long, thin antennae. It is perched on a green leaf, with its wings and legs displaying a slightly darker mottled pattern that provides effective camouflage. The leaf shows signs of feeding damage, suggesting the insect's presence and activity in its habitat.
On a 30cm plant
Motionless
On the back of the page
In a small plant
motionless
striking color