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FACT: Costa Rica is indeed a butterfly haven in itself.
About 90% of the total butterflies in Central America are found in Costa Rica. It is also interesting to note that almost 18% of the total butterfly species in the world is in Costa Rica. Think about that! Isn’t it right to call this country a butterfly garden? A wide range of butterflies is one of Costa Rica attractions you shouldn’t miss.
Another fact: On the average, butterflies do only live for three weeks. Despite this unfortunate fact, we can say that despite their short life span on earth, butterflies serve their purpose mightily even before they die. As pollinators, they serve a very important role for balancing the ecosystem; they are the ones to sip nectar from flowers and cross-pollinate them. They have noticeable antennas used for smelling and balance. Furthermore, their amazing life transformation really captures the interest of many.
Some butterfly species in Costa Rica:
Blue Morpho Butterfly. Perhaps this specie well represents all the butterflies in the country. This one is the most common and recognizable specie of butterfly in Costa Rica. Easily identified by its bright blue and black wings, the Blue Morpho is also known for its random, casual flight that helps it in escaping predators. It is not poisonous and the underside of the wings is brown in color with eyespots and acts as a camouflage.
Hecale Longwing Butterfly. This butterfly is identifiable by its black wide, slender wings accented with white spots on the marginal part and reddish-orange ones nearer the body. The bright colors of this butterfly warn everyone that this specie is poisonous.
Florida White Butterfly. This butterfly is snowy white in appearance, also characterized by its bouncy movements when flying. It also has a small orange spot near the base of the wing.
Owl Butterfly. This type is well-known for its large yellow-ringed eyespots on the wings. It is one of the largest butterflies in Costa Rica and often sits with its wings closed. The wings closely resembles physical characteristic of owls.
Monarch Butterfly. This one is widely recognized specie. Monarch Butterflies are characterized by orange-hued wings with black edges and veins and white spots. They are poisonous, retaining this characteristic since their being a caterpillar. The reason for this is that as a caterpillar, they sip nectar from milkweed flowers that have toxins in them.
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