Editorial photo #13945573 Human Interest
Animals-Insects-Costa Rica
A caterpillar munches on a leaf in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica, on July 9, 2026. Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths and are among the most voracious herbivores in tropical ecosystems, consuming plant material at a rapid rate to fuel their transformation into adults. 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)
