Insects

This one was seen near Guapiles in a butterfly 'aviary' or more accurately a lepidopterarium. We did see others in the wild during the trip.

Also photographed in the lepidopterarium near Guapiles.

Photographed this lovely butterfly at Tortuguero in the hotel garden.

Seen at the roadside during a leg-stretching walk en-route between Tortuguero and La Fortuna.

Seen at the roadside during a leg-stretching walk en-route between Tortuguero and La Fortuna. There doesn't seem to be an official common name for this butterfly, instead it is referred to by its latin name. However, it is a longwing variety of butterfly and is orange, so...

This is the national butterfly of Costa Rica and this example was seen en-route between Tortuguero and La Fortuna

Seen during our morning walk in Manuel Antonio and photographed by Peter.

Seen clinging to a tree just above the ground during our walk through the woods in Manuel Antonio NP.

Seen scurrying about during our night walk near Esquinas Rainforest Lodge. Somewhat larger than varieties found in the UK.

Another sighting during a night walk at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge. This was about 50mm long, so again quite large comapred this found in the UK.

This Cicada emerging into adulthood was seen during our night walk near Esquinas Rainforest Lodge. Really nice shot from Peter.

Ants seem capable of carrying impossible loads. This one seen near La Fortuna is carrying this flower head, what would to us be like carrying a wardrobe!

Seen during our forest walk in Savegre

Seen during our time in Manuel Antonio National Par. Unfortunately this example was missing a leg...