Animals on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
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The adult Io Moth in her evening dress.
-> Io moth caterpillar
To the right: This thick striped caterpillar will once become one of the most beautiful butterflies of Costa Rica: a Blue Morpho which will have a wingspan of 15 cm and bright neon-blue iridescent wings.
Butterflies and Moths
The best time to observe butterflies in Costa Rica is during rainy season, from June to November.
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