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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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12 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Truly amazing Mayra! Thanks!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Fascinating!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

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

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 11 years ago

Increíbles colores , muy buena foto Larry.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks sofia!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks Ceci!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

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

Louisa
Louisa 11 years ago

That is amazing! Beautiful photo as well!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it Leana!

Beautiful!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

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

ArvinMemaphu
ArvinMemaphu 11 years ago

wow!

LarryGraziano
Spotted by
LarryGraziano

Costa Rica

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

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