The Giant Ceiba Borer or Euchroma gigantea (iNaturalist link), is one of the larger borer beetles that inhabits the warm tropical lowland jungles of Central and South America from Mexico to Argentina. And quite a sight to see! 🙂
This was one of my very last photos this morning before leaving Maquenque Eco Lodge (lodge website) on one of the handrail posts going over the bridge/dam between the lake & lagoon. And just before beginning another adventurous road trip back to Atenas through pineapple fields, heavy traffic, clouds/fog, rain and winding mountain roads, arriving just barely in time for my appointment to receive a new dental bridge. 🙂
More to Read About this Insect . . .
- And don’t miss the iNaturalist article linked above! And my photo will soon be a part of the iNaturalist photo collection on this species. 🙂
- A much more detailed blog post: ALEPHROCCO A natural history blog by Christian Alessandro Perez-Martinez
- Bibliography on Euchroma gigantea by Maya-Ethnozoology
- Animal Diversity Web detailed article
- Canopy Family article
- Or order your box-framed actual insect from MINIBEAST!
¡Pura Vida!
Expect more reports about Maquenque during the next week of so. Plus another great Costa Rica Trip Gallery! 🙂
Thank you!
xoxo