Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica: A Field Guide

285 Pages·2010·8.05 MB·English

by  Carrol L. Henderson

Butterflies, Moths, and Other
Invertebrates of Costa Rica
NUMBER SIXTY-FIVE, The Corrie Herring Hooks Series
Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates
of Costa Rica
A FIELD GUIDE
Foreword by DANIEL H. JANZEN
CARROL L. HENDERSON
with photographs by the author
Illustrations by STEVE ADAMS
The University of Texas Press wishes to acknowledge the generous financial
support by the following foundations, individuals, and businesses that helped to
underwrite the costs of producing the original Field Guide to the Wildlife of
Costa Rica:
The Dellwood Wildlife Foundation of Dellwood, Minnesota, in memory of
wildlife conservationist and founder of the Dellwood Wildlife Foundation,
Ramon D. (Ray) Whitney. Ray Whitney was instrumental in helping restore
trumpeter swans to Minnesota, and he shared a love and appreciation for the
diversity and abundance of wildlife in Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica–Minnesota Foundation of St. Paul, Minnesota, in support of
cultural and natural resource initiatives fostering greater understanding,
educational programs, and habitat protection for Costa Rica’s wildlife.
The late Honorary Consul to Costa Rica from Minnesota and former CEO of
the H. B. Fuller Company, Tony Andersen, who was a tireless promoter for
cooperative projects of benefit to Costa Rica’s culture and environment.
Karen Johnson, President of Preferred Adventures Ltd. of St. Paul,
Minnesota, a business that specializes in ecotourism and natural history
adventures for worldwide travelers. She has been especially active in promoting
wildlife tourism in Costa Rica and other countries of Latin America.
Michael Kaye, President of Costa Rica Expeditions, San José, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Expeditions owns and manages Monteverde Lodge, Tortuguero
Lodge, and Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp. This company has set high standards
for protecting sensitive tropical habitats while accommodating the needs of
nature tourism and adventure travelers in Costa Rica.
Dan Conaway, President of Elegant Adventures, Atlanta, Georgia. Elegant
Adventures specializes in quality, customized tours to Latin American
destinations, including Costa Rica. This company has served international
travelers since its founding in 1986.
Copyright © 2002, 2010 by Carrol L. Henderson
All rights reserved
Printed in China
Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica, 2002
Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide, 2010
Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica: A Field Guide, 2010
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CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA
Henderson, Carrol L.
Butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates of Costa Rica : a field guide / Carrol
L. Henderson ; photographs by Carrol L. Henderson ; illustrations by Steve
Adams ; foreword by Daniel H. Janzen. — 1st ed.
p. cm. — (The Corrie Herring Hooks series ; no. 65)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-292-71966-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Butterflies—Costa Rica—Identification. 2. Moths—Costa Rica—
Identification. 3. Invertebrates—Costa Rica. I. Title.
QL553.C67H46 2010
595.78097286—dc22 2009045571
pg i: Hooded Mantis
pg ii: Heliconius cydno galanthus
Facing pg: Backlit canal in Tortuguero National Park
To my wife, Ethelle,
and son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Reem,
with whom I share my love of Costa Rica,
and grandson Mazen Nathaniel,
and to
Drs. George Knaphus, James H. Jenkins, and Daniel H. Janzen,
my mentors.