Gecko On A Heliconia Rostrata
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
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Gecko On A Heliconia Rostrata
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Venetia Featherstone-Witty
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Description
The gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda (Boettger, 1880)) is a diurnal species of gecko. It lives in northern Madagascar, and on the Comoros, it has been also introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands. It typically inhabits various kinds of trees and houses. The gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Heliconia rostrata (also known as Hanging Lobster Claw or False Bird of Paradise) is an herbaceous perennial native to Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador, and naturalized in Puerto Rico. Other Heliconias grow in the upright position (e.g. Heliconia caribaea), their cup-shaped flower bracts storing water for birds and insects. This plant, however, has downward-facing flowers, the flowers thus providing a source of nectar to birds.
Heliconias are known to those who grow them as a host flower to many birds, especially the Hummingbird. Because of its unique characteristics, it is often used as a specimen for tropical gardens.
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November 4th, 2014
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Comments (11)
Jasna Dragun
Very beautiful !! l/f
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Jasna and for the l/f :) and for the feature on 2/28/18!
Toni Abdnour
Very eye-catching, Venetia, especially with the little gecko stretched out fully on the petal. Great capture! l/f
Rachel Narvaez
Great eye you have to notice this guy. Love dual color of the plant and how he's working so hard to blend in.
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