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Bug and Butterfly Images of the Amazon Jungle

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Peruvian Amazon photos - tropical birds, Amazon rainforest
Peruvian Amazon photos - tropical birds, Amazon rainforest
Cusco, Peru - Sacsayhuaman, Pikillaqta, Tipon, Pisaq, Tambomachay, Pukapukara, Q'enqo
Cusco, Peru - Sacsayhuaman, Pikillaqta, Tipon, Pisaq, Tambomachay, Pukapukara, Q'enqo
Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Machu Picchu Incan ruins Peru
Map of Peru button
Map of Peru button
Peru Travel FAQ
Peru Travel FAQ
Peru Travel Preparation
Peru Travel Preparation
Sacred Valley, Peru - Ollantaytambo, Moray, Pisac
Sacred Valley, Peru - Ollantaytambo, Moray, Pisac
Peru Panorama Photos
Peru Panorama Photos
Downtown Cusco
Downtown Cusco
Plants and Scenery in the Amazon River Basin
Plants and Scenery in the Amazon River Basin
Accommodations in the Amazon River Basin
Accommodations in the Amazon River Basin
Fish, lizards, and other miscellaneous animals of the Amazon River Basin
Fish, lizards, and other miscellaneous animals of the Amazon River Basin
Parrots, Macaws, and other birds of the Amazon River Basin
Parrots, Macaws, and other birds of the Amazon River Basin
Butterflies and other Bugs of the Amazon River Basin
Butterflies and other Bugs of the Amazon River Basin
Getting around in the Amazon River Basin
Getting Around in the Amazon River Basin
Mammals of the Amazon River Basin
Mammals of the Amazon River Basin
Quenqo Incan ruins outside of Cusco, Peru
Sacsaywaman / Sacsayhuaman Incan ruins atop Cusco, Peru
Sacsaywaman / Sacsayhuaman Incan ruins atop Cusco, Peru
Tambomachay Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Tambomachay Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Tipon Incan fountain ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Tipon Incan fountain ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Pikillaqta Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Pikillaqta Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Puca Pucara Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Puca Pucara Incan ruins outside Cusco, Peru
Quenqo Incan ruins outside of Cusco, Peru
Moray Incan agricultural experimental grounds, Sacred Valley Peru
Ollantaytambo Royal Incan ruins along Urubamba River, Peru
Ollantaytambo Royal Incan ruins along Urubamba River, Peru
Pisac Incan ruins in the Sacred Vallley Outside Cusco along Urubamba River, Peru
Pisac Incan ruins in the Sacred Vallley Outside Cusco along Urubamba River, Peru
Road out of Cusco and into the Sacred Valley
Road out of Cusco and into the Sacred Valley
Moray Incan agricultural experimental grounds, Sacred Valley Peru
Scenic views from Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Scenic views from Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Watchman's Hut at Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Watchman's Hut at Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Wayna Picchu hike overlooking Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Wayna Picchu hike overlooking Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Common District housing in Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Common District housing in Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Machu Picchu spring-fed fountains, Peru
Machu Picchu spring-fed fountains, Peru
Main lawn at Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Main lawn at Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Royal sector of Machu PIcchu Incan ruins, Peru
Royal sector of Machu PIcchu Incan ruins, Peru
Train to Machu Picchu Incan Ruins, Peru
Train to Machu Picchu Incan Ruins, Peru
Brief History of the Inca Empire
Brief History of the Inca Empire
Something I didn't expect to see in the Amazon Rainforest was the astoundingly colorful variety of butterflies. These butterfly images are some of my favorites. Something else I didn't expect was the almost total lack of mosquitos. I was expecting some large bugs, and the tarantulas did not disappoint. By the way, I have a lot more butterfly pictures in my Arizona section.
Temples of Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru
Temples of Machu Picchu Incan ruins, Peru

This congregation of 3 types of butterflies was found on the banks of the beach at our Tambopata River rest stop.  The mororized canoe ride from Posada Amazona to the Tambopata Research Center is 5 hours, and this was at the half-way point.  The butterflies probably found a concentration of salt in the sand.

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Yet another amazing species of butterfly in the Amazon.  I didn't expect to find so many different types of butterflies.  This is called a callicore.

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Yet another amazing species of butterfly in the Amazon.  I didn't expect to find so many different butterflies.

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Yet another amazing species of butterfly in the Amazon.  This photo doesn't do the brilliant neon green color justice.

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This amazing species is actually a moth, and was a common visitor at the Tambopata Research Center.

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This caterpillar was an accidental find on one of our dayhikes.  I noticed it behind the guide who was doing her best to tell us about something else entirely.  One of our fellow hikers remarked that this amazing caterpillar was the highlight of that particular hike.

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A black tarantula on our night hike.  We also found a viper in a tree, but it was too far away for my flash.

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The black tarantula guards its nest of young.  Yuk.

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The bullet ant is also known as the 24-hour ant.  This solitary species is so called because you are guaranteed to be violently ill for a whole day if it bites you.

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This brown tarantula was spotted on our night hike.  It is about the same size as my fist, which if you remember from health class is the same size as your heart!

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