The University of Georgia Costa Rica Campus San Luis de Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. 13-17 Nov, 2017

Observations made at the University of Georgia, Costa Rica Campus. Mainly consist of insects (butterflies, moths, beetles, bugs), spiders, some birds, plants, mammals and a frog.

Moths were mainly observed outside the chalet we were staying in at night, attracted by the porch light or bathroom light. Some insects were also observed at the chalet, including a nice looking leaf mantis. A tarantula hawk was also observed and captured in the chalet toilet.

Butterflies and other insects were observed around the campus or during guided walks: one along a nature path and one during a night walk. Others were observed during a short entomology course where insects were captured and either released or kept as samples by the entomology department. A sphinx moth was among those captured and released during the course.

There were at least two resident Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds on the campus ground, both guarding their respective flowering bushes (nectar sources). Both were observed taking nectar from flowers or guarding them from other birds and butterflies by chasing them away.

Posted on December 9, 2017 10:07 AM by sohkamyung