Moth species: Nepheloleuca politia

The Nepheloleuca politia is a moth species belonging to the Geometridae family.

Young and adult – Yellow-crowned night heron

The Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is one of 2 species of night herons living and breeding on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

The Stoplight Parrotfish

While snorkelling in the clear sea of ​​the ABC Islands, if you’re lucky, you might encounter several parrotfish species underwater. One of these is the so-called Stoplight Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride).

Video snippet: Atlantic Ghost Crab munching

Food choices of wildlife can be very diverse. Some species are very specific, only eating a certain type of food, making them specialists in searching for and capturing their food.…

New species of bat recorded for Bonaire

The island of Bonaire has recorded a new species of bat, the Visored bat (Sphaeronycteris toxophyllum).

Tiny critters: Sourbush seed fly

Besides butterflies and moths, numerous other insect species can be found on the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, many of which have not yet been described and identified. Such as the Sourbush seed fly

Dragonflies & damselflies: Ischnura ramburii

The Ischnura ramburri is one of several damselfly species occurring on Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.

Nature in August – Cicada Concerts

In various locations on Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba, it’s happening again: those incredibly loud chirping sounds emanating from the mondi, growing to deafening proportions. The cicadas have awakened.

Invasives: Giant African snail

Giant African snails are invasive species that have been introduced and established on the islands of Bonaire and Curaçao.

Tiny critters: Spotless Lady Beetle

The Spotless Lady Beetle is an indigenous species for Bonaire and Curaçao.

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