Purple-Throated Carib <i>Eulampis jugularis</i> (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science

Purple-Throated Carib <i>Eulampis jugularis</i>

Caption

This is the purple-throated carib Eulampis jugularis visiting Heliconia bihai. The purple-throated carib is an example of an Antillean mountain species highly specialized on a few nectar-food plants.

Credit

Pedro Lorenzo

Usage Restrictions

when credited

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.