Boquete Nature & Hikes added this day last month becoming a very popular walking hike.
I am so glad it has been fun for many here Boquete. On many Wednesday's there have been as many as 21 people joining in on the walk.
The walks have become a nature adventure as, we stop to see many of the natural abundance surrounding the trails.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, we all drove to Palmira Centro and begin to walk in this Panamanian community. People outside their homes or mothers outside school yard would greet "buenos dias" and wave as 21 of us walk along the road all the way to the cemetery.
After arriving at the cemetery, we came across a tree loaded with these beautiful flowers. Here is a description of the above flowers.
Scientific Name: Plumeria rubra
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial, Deciduous
Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub
Hawaii Native Status: Cultivated. This ornamental garden plant and lei flower is native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Flower Color: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, White
Height: Up to 25 feet (8 m) tall
Here is a description of the caterpillar:
Frangipani Hornworm Moth
Pseudosphinx tetrio
The Frangipani Hornworm Moth is a common moth in the American tropics. The caterpillar's color pattern is a warning sign to predators that they are toxic. Read more about the Frangipani Hornworm on the website below.
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