Insects & Crustaceans in Costa Rica - Photo Gallery

While insects aren’t usually a part of Costa Rica that are in the spotlight, a huge variety of amazing and strange insects call Costa Rica home.

Scientists are constantly discovering new insect species and we are constantly adding them to our insect photo gallery.

Check back often to see everything that is new and exciting in Costa Rica!

The protected lands in Costa Rica are home to so many diverse creatures, and the larger ones, like monkeys, crocodiles, and birds, are usually the focus.

But if you look closer at Costa Rica, you will see that the country is even more beautiful than you thought, because it is filled with life on all levels.

There are places in the trees and in the ground that are home to some fascinating creatures.

Even with heavy tourism, these precious, smaller inhabitants of Costa Rica are still safe; their homes will not be invaded and cut down to nothing.

This photo gallery features close-ups of some of the most present insects in Costa Rica.

Of course, if you aren’t a fan of insects, you might want to move along to the next photo gallery! If you do decide to browse, you are in for a stunning look at centipedes, spider and tarantulas, leaf cutter ants, beetles, termites, and hermit crabs.