Nature in Balance: The Butterflies of Costa Rica Greeks believed
butterflies represented the human soul, and for the Chinese and
Japanese, butterflies represent the presence of loved ones.
These mystical creatures with their delicate wings are insects
and one of the many species that inhabitat Costa Rica. Hecale
Longwing, Owl Butterfly, Florida White, Ruby-spotted Swallowtail
and Blue Morpho are among the many varieties of butterflies
found throughout the country’s many microclimates and habitats.
From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult the transformation
butterflies undergo in one lifetime from an ugly caterpillar to
a magnificent creature of nature is a complete. Butterflies
signify the miracle of metamorphosis. They are highly sensitive
so a strong population reflects a healthy and balanced
environment. They remind us of the miracle of nature’s life
cycle and the transformation possible in our own lives or world.
Butterfly watching ranks among one of people’s favorite past
time activities. There are