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They belong to the two genera Leptalis and Euterpe , consisting of numerous
species , each of which shows a striking likeness to some one particular species
of Heliconia . This likeness is not a mark of near affinity ; it affects no important ...
They belong to the two genera Leptalis and Euterpe , consisting of numerous
species , each of which shows a striking likeness to some one particular species
of Heliconia . This likeness is not a mark of near affinity ; it affects no important ...
Page 120
Amongst them were a few yellow butterflies , but these were not so numerous as
in former years . In some seasons these migratory swarms of butterflies continue
passing over to the south - east for three to five weeks , and must consist of ...
Amongst them were a few yellow butterflies , but these were not so numerous as
in former years . In some seasons these migratory swarms of butterflies continue
passing over to the south - east for three to five weeks , and must consist of ...
Page 124
Numerous brown and yellow fly - catchers sat on small dead branches , and
darted off every now and then after passing insects . A couple of beautiful mot -
mots ( Eumomota superciliaris ) made short flights after the larger insects , or sat
on ...
Numerous brown and yellow fly - catchers sat on small dead branches , and
darted off every now and then after passing insects . A couple of beautiful mot -
mots ( Eumomota superciliaris ) made short flights after the larger insects , or sat
on ...
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Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
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