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Some tropical mantises are
known to eat frogs, lizards, mice, and even birds, as well as insects.
The sudden and powerful strike
of the praying mantis takes only 50 to 70 milliseconds to complete.
Some 400 years ago, while
observing a praying mantis dispatch a cicada, renowned martial artist Wang
Lang was inspired to create an entirely new form of kung fu. The
mantis style - with its refined hand and arm positions, strikes, and grabs -
mimics many of the postures and movements of a hunting mantis.
In the
rainforests of Costa Rica, some snakes have evolved into highly specialized
predators. Incredibly, there are snakes that eat only snails and
slugs, while others that specialize on scorpions!
Chunk-headed snakes are fully adapted to life
in the trees. They have a prehensile tail and an uncanny ability to cast
their eyes downward. These unique adaptations aid the snake in seeking out
sleeping lizards, their primary prey.
Costa Rica boasts some 1,500 species of butterfly.
The spectacular Owl butterfly, with it's 13 centimeter wingspan, is among the
largest in the world. They inhabit
lowland forests and are mainly active at dusk and dawn.
Costa Rica is home
to 207 species of amphibians
There are more species of
moth than all the mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles put together!
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A Moonlight Adventure in
Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Come explore the fascinating
nocturnal wildlife of the tropical rainforest with
Tracie and Gian
on this one of a kind adventure trek in Drake Bay, Costa Rica. |
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Casque-headed Mantis |
Rave
Reviews for the Bug Lady...
"...This 2.5 hour
tour is one of the most fascinating excursions in the area and
shouldn't be missed. Tracie is a walking encyclopedia on bug
facts - and not just boring scientific details. One of her
fields of research is the military use of insects..."
 Carolina Miranda and Paige R Penland
Lonely Planet Costa Rica
Giant Walking Stick -
Phanocles sp.
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On this
two-hour trek through the rainforest, join Biologist Tracie "The Bug
Lady" and spotter extraordinaire Gianfranco Gómez, as they team up to
reveal the intriguing world of moonlight exploration.
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Praying Mantis devouring a cicada
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We'll go in search
of the critters you love to loath - from bugs to bats, to all
that creeps, crawls and flies by night.
Brown Vine Snake
And true, you're
sure to see the beast with two brains on this tour.
But fear not!
The tales on this
trek are sure to turn your fear and loathing to grudging
admiration for some of the most remarkable - and misunderstood -
creatures on the planet.
Chunk-headed Snake
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Owl Butterfly |
"...This
is undoubtedly the most interesting wildlife tour I've been on ...if you go
to Drake Bay, you should not miss taking a walk with The Bug Lady."
Bruce Morris
Costa Rica Alive!
Masked Tree Frogs
The Night
Tour with Tracie "The Bug Lady" is available at the following
Drake Bay Resorts:
La Paloma Lodge
Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Cabinas Jade Mar
Cabinas Murillo
Jinetes de Osa Inn
Mirador Lodge
Rancho Corcovado
Cabinas Manolo
Cabinas Pura Vida
Finca Maresia
Casita Corcovado
Casa Horizontes B & B
Pirate Cove
Martina's Place
Click Here for a list of most of the lodges we work from along
with links to their Trip Advisor listings
Leaf
Katydid
The Night Tour costs $50 per
person total (taxes and boat transportation included)
The tour
takes place nightly from 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm . Reservations are required.
Your safety is of upmost importance.
We will be
hiking through the rainforest.
There are uneven
surfaces, slopes, and in some areas both natural steps and cement
stepping stones.
If you have any health issues
(balance
problems, knee issues, if you require the assistance of a walking
stick, cane or crutches, or have vision problems) PLEASE let us know
and we can decide if the night tour is the right option for you.
Also, if you are
traveling with children, please let us know their ages.
Advanced
reservations are highly recommended. To ensure your place on
the tour simply click the following link.
RESERVATIONS
The
Night Tour with Tracie "The Bug Lady" and Gianfranco Gómez is now on
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We really recommend the new Animals of Costa Rica App by Gernot Kunz for iPhone or
Android. Click on the image below for more information!
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