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Wildlife in Central America 1 - Insects

Insects in Central America

Insects in Central America

-Central America is an excellent region to see Insects with +300,000 species; from tiny Leaf Cutter Ants to giant Owl Butterflies.

Coatimundi

White-Nose Coatimundi

Learn about the White-Nose Coatimundi in the Wildlife in Central America 1 photo and information book.

– Photography by Cyril Brass.

Central American Agouti

Central American Agouti

The Central American Agouti is an Important Seed Disperser

-It forages for food during the day, feeding on fruit, seeds & nuts.

-Agouti Photos by Cyril Brass

Red Eyed Tree Frog

Red-Eyed Tree Frogs

The Red-Eyed Tree Frogs use their Eyes to Scare off Attackers.

– Learn more about this colorful bright eyed tropical frog.

– Photo Imaged by Cyril Brass.

Three Toed Sloth

Three Toed Sloth

The Three Toed Sloth lives hanging around in the Trees.

-3-Toed Sloth Photography by Cyril Brass travelling in Costa Rica.

White Faced Capuchin Monkey

White Faced Capuchin Monkey

The White Faced Capuchin Monkey is Vital to the Rainforest Habitats.

– White Faced Capuchin Monkey photos taken by Cyril Brass in Costa Rica.

Ghost Crab

Ghost Crab

The Ghost Crab is a semi-terrestrial crab commonly seen on the beachs of tropical Central America.

– Ghost Crab images by Cyril Brass.

Mouthless Orange Crab

Mouthless Orange Crab

The Mouthless Orange Crab is a colorful nocturnal land crab that digs burrows in coastal rainforests of Central America.

– Crab Photos by Cyril Brass.

Golden Orb Spider

Golden Orb-Weaver

The Golden Orb-Weaver builds large intricate webs with strong golden silk that catches it prey. It lives permanently on its web.

-Spider Photos by Cyril Brass

Coned Headed Katydid

Cone-Headed Katydid

The Cone-Headed Katydid is identified by its slanted face and rounded pointed cone that extends from its forehead.

– Wildlife photography by Cyril Brass

Sundown Cicada

Sundown Cicada

The Sundown Cicada has an exceptionally loud vocal sound, produced by a special organ called a tymbal that produces the sound.

-Cicada photos by Cyril Brass

Malachite Butterfly

Malachite Butterfly

The Malachite Butterfly is known for its unusual coloration & large size; brillliantly green on dark brown background wings

-Butterfly photos by Cyril Brass

Tiger Longwing Butterfly

Tiger Longwing Butterfly

The Tiger Longwing Butterfly is one of 40 Heliconia butterfly species, with its simple striking pattern on a black background.

-Butterfly Photos by Cyril Brass

Yellow Crowned Night Heron

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron has an interesting hunting style. It is an ambush predator standing motionless for long periods …….

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