Insects of Costa Rica
2 species of insects on file have openly licensed sighting records from Costa Rica.
Butterflies and mothsBees, wasps and antsAll insectsAll animals in Costa Rica
Which insects are recorded in Costa Rica?
Most looked-up first.
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey bee | Apis mellifera | Apidae | Data Deficient | 4,046 |
| Monarch butterfly | Danaus plexippus | Nymphalidae | Least Concern | 415 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.