Editorial photo #13945569 Human Interest
Animals-Insects-Costa Rica
A skipper (family Hesperiidae) is photographed in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica, on July 9, 2026. Skippers, known for their quick, darting flight pattern, are one of the largest groups of butterflies in the world, with more than 3,500 known species, and are well represented in the tropical forests of Central America. Costa Rica covers just 0.03 percent of Earth's landmass yet harbors nearly 5 percent of all species estimated to exist on the planet, making it one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto)
