The ground layer of the rain forest is dark, and some plants have adapted to the low light conditions. The leaves of this ground-dwelling species have a three-dimensional surface which results in more light-gathering capacity. This adaptation allows the plant to gather sufficient light to survive.
Leaf beetles feeding on "Gunnera" sp., commonly called "poor man's umbrella" because the leaves are enormous and could act as an umbrella, if necessary. (Beetle: genus "Macrohaltica", family Chrysomelidae)
A large geometrid moth species roosts on wood covered with holes made by wood-boring insects. A member of the genus "Epimecis", species in this genus are some of the largest geometrids (subfamily Ennominae, family Geometridae). The striking comb or feather-like antennae suggest it is a male.
