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Tico Explorers

Explore Northern Plains

Costa Rica’s Northern Plains connect rural communities with rivers, forests and the wider Arenal landscape. Places such as La Fortuna, Guatuso and Los Chiles offer different ways to learn about life shaped by water and land. Explore with curiosity, learn from local people and help care for the landscapes and traditions that make this place special.

stingless-bees

Stingless Bees

Usually small bees.

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carpenter-bees

Carpenter Bees

Robust body.

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dragonflies

Dragonflies

Large eyes.

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damselflies

Damselflies

Slender body.

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fireflies

Fireflies

Soft beetle wing covers.

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heliconius-zuleika

Zuleika Longwing Butterfly

Long dark wings.

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phoebis-marcellina

Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly

Bright yellow wings.

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phoebis-philea

Orange-barred Sulphur Butterfly

Yellow wings.

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rothschildia-lebeau

Lebeau Silk Moth

Large patterned wings.

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ascalapha-odorata

Black Witch Moth

Broad dark brown wings.

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automeris-belti

Belt’s Eyed Silk Moth

Leaf-like forewings.

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thysania-agrippina

White Witch Moth

Very broad pale wings.

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