Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Blue Morpho in Costa Rica
Morpho peleides
Brush-footed Butterflies · ~15 cm · all
CaribbeanPacificOsa
Iconic large tropical butterfly with brilliant metallic-blue upper wings and brown undersides marked with eyespots. Glides through forest clearings in flashes of electric blue.
Fun Facts
- ▸The blue color is structural — created by microscopic scale geometry, not pigment.
- ▸Adults feed on rotting fruit and tree sap, not flower nectar.
- ▸Closes wings instantly when landing — turns invisible against the brown forest floor.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
- · Custom Wildlife Tour
