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Butterflies

Costa Rica’s butterfly species make up approximately 90% of all Central American butterflies, 66% of neo-tropical butterflies and 18% of the world’s total butterfly species.

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Quick Facts

  • Scientific Name: Caligo eurilochus
  • Status in the Wild: Common
  • Diet: Herbivore
  • Habitat: Cloud Forests, Rainforests, Tropical Dry Forests
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heliconius melpomene amaryllis butterfly dorsal view las palmas butterfly garden
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black red white butterfly las palmas butterfly garden near puerto jimenez
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2023