Costa Rican Insects FilmLoop

First it was the butterflies and moths.  Now I have compiled some of the best insect images.  Nearly all of these photos have been captured in and around my casita in Costa Rica over the past year.  I have gotten to know many of these bugs quite well!  They have very distinct character traits.  Some are very curious, like the praying mantids, who turn their heads to watch your actions. 

Comments

[Lots in Samara Costa Rica]

You have a very interesting blog. Great writing style. Keep up the good work. Thanks for share these posts. This is really nice tutorial. That's one thing I'm really looking forward. Looking forward to reading more from you.

[Wendy]

Hi Michael,

I am not an expert on the names of insects, but it sounds like you are describing one of the stick bug varieties. I saw several different ones while living in Costa Rica. Unfortunately the film loops of the insect photos is no longer working. I have a couple of good photos.

Below are links to three of the stickbugs that I saw while in Costa Rica. There was a fourth one that I saw that was larger than the size of my face (and the large one shown below). It had super skinny legs and body and moved very fast, so I was unable to get a clear photo of it. This one was about a foot from my head on my bed one morning when I awakened. After that experience I decided it would probably to get a mosquito net for my bed.

http://www.naturallyconnected.com/photos/costa_rican_biodiversity/smaller_stick_bug.html

http://www.naturallyconnected.com/photos/costa_rican_biodiversity/the_coolest_stickbug.html

http://www.naturallyconnected.com/photos/costa_rican_biodiversity/large_stick_bug.html

Hope this helps.

Wendy

Wendy

[Michael Wondergem]

At my vacation home in Atenas, CR, I just found a -for me - unusual insect. It looks like a very thin twig or more like a piece of hay. It has four legs and the front and back look almost the same. When disturbed it moves into an aggressive stance. I am unable to find a match on the internet. Could you please tell me what I have? Thank you very much.
Michael

[carol hernandez]

Hi. Be very careful.The picture you have shown for the extended mateing is not 2 insects. Its a velvet ant or cow killer and thier sting is very painfull. They are a parasite of other bees or wasps.