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Monkeyhopper

possible Homeomastax sp

Description:

this insect is about 1.75" round. This is the second and last time I spotted this speciman. Fortunately the photo was spot on.

Habitat:

Tropical wet forest in Sw Costa Rica less than a mile to the ocean.


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14 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 3 months ago

Truly amazing Mayra! Thanks!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 3 months ago

Fascinating!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 7 months ago

Gracias Jonathan! Seguro los ha visto. Por suerte la foto salio bien!

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 7 months ago

Increíbles colores , muy buena foto Larry.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 7 months ago

Thanks sofia!

sofiar1
sofiar1 7 months ago

This is so amazing I enjoy it!
V. very good!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 8 months ago

Thanks Ceci!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 8 months ago

I am so glad you enjoyed seeing this amazing creature Louisa!

cecihelper1
cecihelper1 8 months ago

Nice one, Larry! =)

Louisa
Louisa 8 months ago

That is amazing! Beautiful photo as well!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 9 months ago

Glad you enjoyed it Leana!

Beautiful!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 9 months ago

thanks Arvin...this is one of the most beautiful creatures I have seen in person.

ArvinMemaphu
ArvinMemaphu 9 months ago

wow!

Costa Rica

Lat: 8.38, Long: -83.29

Spotted on Jul 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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