Insects, spiders, and bugs in Costa Rica
Common Name: Hercules Beetles Also called unicorn beetles and rhinoceros beetles Type: Insects Family: Scarabaeidae Range: The Hercules beetle is found in the jungles of Central and South America, although they are available throughout the world except Antarctica. They are found throughout the tropical forest and rainforest of Costa Rica. Size: Hercules Beetles males can […]
Common Name: Caterpillars Type: Insects Family: Lepidoptera Range: Worldwide Size: 30-60mm (1-2 inches) Diet: Caterpillars are Herbivore. The most of caterpillars are herbivores, and eat usually leaves, though some species eat plant parts, fungi and dead animal material, including other caterpillars. Average life span: Three weeks Habitat: Caterpillars are available almost everywhere from sandy beaches […]
Common Name: Blue Morpho Butterfly Type: Insect Family: Nymphalidae Range: The most amazing insect in the tropical rainforests of Central America and South America. Blue Morpho is found mainly in forests Throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. It has amazing and beautiful blue wings that can reflect light. Size: Blue Morpho grow up to […]
Type: Bug/ Insects Family: Formicidae Range: Ants are available on all continents except Antarctica. It is found on forest floors in lowland areas, and forests. It is commonly available in Costa Rica. A large army can be found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cahuita National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Santa Elena Cloud Forest […]
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