Costa Rica has 90% of all Central American species and 18 percent of the total earth’s population. Of course, we don’t have snow. Wing spans of 70-90mm.These happen to be only a few of the butterfly species found in Costa Rica. Some notable insects in Costa Rica are Costa Rica is home to around 175 Notable frog species in Costa Rica include Besides the frog species, approximately 40 species of Representatives of all three orders of amphibians - caecilians, salamanders, and frogs and toads - reside in Costa Rica. The most notable difference is that butterflies come out during the day and moths are nocturnal.When you see the Blue Morpho Butterfly, you might notice a brown butterfly flying alongside them. They are also one of the hardest one to spot because of their unique wing pattern. With an estimated 16000+ species of butterflies and moths alone in Costa Rica it would be impossible for this book to cover even that order of insects exhaustively. This is the female version of the Morpho and like most other species, the females are less flashy. Subject: Unknown Costa Rican moth Location: Sarapiqui, Costa Rica January 16, 2015 3:40 pm Hello! Some common butterflies and moths in Costa Rica include: There are over 1200 species of butterflies in Costa Rica and over 8,000 species of moths in Costa Rica. Within one year, the number of juveniles counted at their most prevalent breeding site declined from over 1,500 individuals to only one. The eyecatching blue color of the wings is actually an optical illusion, just like that of the Rio Celeste, as their wings aren’t actually pigmented that color. For some species this means laying eggs in small collections of water in the leaf litter, then transporting the eggs to bromeliads. With 1500 different species of Butterfly and 12 000 different species of moths, the numbers are staggering. Their wing spans from 80-120mm.The Pink Spotted Cattle Heart has an interesting design noting its pink spots. The blue morpho butterfly is undoubtably the most famous butterfly in Costa Rica. 894 bird species have been recorded in Costa Rica (including Costa Rican officials have explored the possibility of shutting down their national zoos in an effort to demonstrate a more advanced appreciation for the wildlife in their country. One of the principal sources of Costa Rica's biodiversity is that the country, together with the land now considered Costa Rica is considered to possess the highest density of Costa Rica's biodiversity can be attributed to the variety of ecosystems within the country. Butterflies. 2124 Species shown (SHIFT-D); 7687 Species Checklist Costa Rica From in the Central Valley of San Jose to the top of each mountain and Volcano, you can spot these fragile creatures. For most of the country, December-April marks the “dry” season; but in the Caribbean and Arenal, the seasons are flipped. By June, Costa Rica is well into the rainy season: daily rain is common, if not guaranteed, though showers often last just an hour or two. An ocelot's diet consists of birds, monkeys, rats, and other small animals. This educational garden features habitats with native butterflies and a center with insects and spiders.