Not sure of the ID of this really cool Tortoise beetle from Costa Rica
Exploring the grounds of the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails on our first night. An amazing property for naturalists, probably the best we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica.
First night of my trip to Costa Rica! Running the LepiLED on the porch of our AirBNB.
"Casita Meg" - very nice spot in the hills
Hiking / exploring the trails at Arenal Observatory Lodge. An amazing property for naturalists, probably the best we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica.
Blacklighting with the LepiLED on the porch of our AirBnB in Santa Elena
"Casita Meg" - super nice property in the hills, awesome hosts too
Exploring the trails at the Monteverde Butterfly Garden. Awesome spot. Had a nice chat about bugs with an entomologist/iNatter who was working there. Met so many cool ecology/nature-minded people in Costa Rica. MY PEOPLE!
First morning of my trip to Costa Rica! Checking the leftovers from the blacklight from the night before. Lots of good stuff here!
Blacklighting with LepiLED on the porch of our bungalow @ Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. A great location for naturalists, especially for this purpose.
Lots of these on a particular tree, which I will post a separate observation of. Good looking beetles!
Hiking the trails at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Awesome place to stay - inexpensive, quiet, great trails and views, close to Tenorio/Rio Celeste.
Host plant observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238814778
Blacklighting with the LepiLED on the balcony of our room at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. An amazing property for naturalists, probably the best we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica.
Blacklighting with the LepiLED on the porch of our AirBnB in Santa Elena
"Casita Meg" - super nice property in the hills, awesome hosts too
On a night hike at Arenal Observatory Lodge - stopped by the permanently-installed moth sheet (!)
Near the guard post @ Palo Verde National Park
Same species as: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238487396
Palo Verde Biological Station
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Verde_Biological_Station
Same species as: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238487427
Sendero Mirador La Roca @ Palo Verde National Park.
Fantastic view - almost worth the mosquito bites
Night hiking/exploring the grounds of Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Very nice property for naturalists!
Night hiking/exploring the grounds of Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Very nice property for naturalists!
Hiking the trails at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Awesome place to stay - inexpensive, quiet, great trails and views, close to Tenorio/Rio Celeste.
Blacklighting with the LepiLED on the balcony of our room at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. An amazing property for naturalists, probably the best we stayed at during our trip to Costa Rica.
Night hiking/exploring the grounds of Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Very nice property for naturalists!
In the canopy ~20m off the ground - photographed from a hanging bridge. Have photos of the plant it's on if it might be helpful.
Hiking the trails at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Awesome place to stay - inexpensive, quiet, great trails and views, close to Tenorio/Rio Celeste.
Hiking the trails at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Awesome place to stay - inexpensive, quiet, great trails and views, close to Tenorio/Rio Celeste.
Hiking the trails at Heliconias Rainforest Lodge. Awesome place to stay - inexpensive, quiet, great trails and views, close to Tenorio/Rio Celeste.