Manabi Province Collection

Bagworm larva. This bag is the protective case for a larva of a bagworm moth (family: Psychidae). These cases are built from materials in the surrounding environment

Leaf miner trails on a leaf. Leaf miner refers to a range of insects whose larvae eat and damage leaves, as seen here (brown trails indicate the damaged areas)

Strangled stinkhorn fungus (Staheliomyces cinctus). This is the fruiting body of this fungus. It produces an unpleasant aroma from a slimy area called the gleba (brown)

Mosquito feeding on a lizard (Enyalioides microlepis). Some species of mosquitoes feed on the blood of a range of animals, often mammals, but also including reptiles and amphibians

Fleischmanns glass frog (Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni) male, calling by inflating its throat membranes. This behaviour is part of territorial and courtship rituals

Lungless salamander. Salamanders are a type of amphibian. The lungless salamanders form the taxonomic family Plethodontidae

Emerald glass frog (Teratohyla prosoblepon). Photographed in lowland rainforest in Jama Coaque Reserve (Manabi Province), part of the Choco Biological Region, Ecuador

Tree-frog frog spawn C013 / 8867
Tree-frog frog spawn. Eggs of a tree-frog on fallen wood. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Tree-frog frog spawn C013 / 8868
Tree-frog frog spawn. Close-up of the eggs of a tree-frog. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Palm (Phytelephas aequatorialis) fruit C013 / 8866
Tagua palm (Phytelephas aequatorialis) fruit. Opened fruit of the tagua palm (Phytelephas aequatorialis), showing the seeds inside

Spider shedding its skin C013 / 8869
Spider shedding its skin. Spider hanging by silk with its shed skin below it. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Orb weaver spider and prey, Ecuador C013 / 8864
Orb weaver spider and prey. Close-up of an orb weaver (family Araneidae) spider wrapping its prey in silk. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Orb weaver spider and prey, Ecuador C013 / 8865
Orb weaver spider and prey. Close-up of an orb weaver (family Araneidae) spider wrapping its prey in silk. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Cane toad, Ecuador C013 / 8860
Cane Toad. The cane toad (Bufo marinus) is a large terrestrial true toad that is native to Central and South America. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Tailless whip scorpion shedding its skin C013 / 8862
Tailless whip scorpion (order Amblypygi) shedding its skin. These arthropods form a separate order of arachnids alongside the spiders, scorpions and others

Giant African land snails, Ecuador C013 / 8859
Giant African land snails. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Bush cricket shedding its skin C013 / 8863
Bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) shedding its skin. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Giant African land snails mating, Ecuador C013 / 8858
Giant African land snails mating. These snails are a recently introduced alien pest that are spreading into the rainforest. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Driftwood after a storm, Ecuador C013 / 8851
Driftwood after a storm. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Mangrove seedling on a beach C013 / 8852
Mangrove seedling on a beach. Photographed in Manabi Province, Ecuador

Snake eating a snail, Ecuador C013 / 8849
Snake eating a snail. Native Dipsas andiana snake eating a giant African land snail (Achatina fulica). These snails are a recently introduced pest that are spreading into the rainforest

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Welcome to Manabi Province, a fascinating destination filled with diverse and captivating wonders of nature. As you explore this enchanting region, prepare to be amazed by the intricate beauty that lies within. Venturing into the lush forests, you may come across the elusive Bagworm larva delicately weaving its silk cocoon among the branches. Look closely and you'll discover Leaf miner trails etched onto leaves like miniature works of art. Nature's peculiar creations continue to astound as you stumble upon the Strangled stinkhorn fungus, an eerie sight resembling something out of a fantasy realm. Nearby, witness a mesmerizing spectacle as a Mosquito feeds on a lizard - an example of nature's delicate balance at play. But it doesn't stop there; it is home to unique amphibians such as the Fleischmanns glass frog and lungless salamander. Their translucent bodies offer glimpses into their mysterious world beneath shimmering emerald foliage. As twilight descends upon this magical land, listen carefully for the melodious calls of tree-frog frog spawn C013 / 8867 and C013 / 8868 filling the air with their symphony. And don't forget to marvel at Palm (Phytelephas aequatorialis) fruit C013 / 8866 - nature's own treasure chest brimming with hidden delights. If luck is on your side during your visit, catch sight of a spider shedding its skin (C013 / 8869), revealing its transformation from one form to another – truly emblematic of growth and renewal in this extraordinary province. Manabi Province beckons adventurers seeking awe-inspiring encounters with nature's most intriguing inhabitants. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through these remarkable landscapes where every corner holds new surprises waiting to be discovered.