Butterflies and Moths of Costa Rica

＂For tour guides, scientists, and other nature lovers, this guide presents new information about the natural history, ecology, behavior, and taxonomy of Costa Rican butterflies and moths. 170 species accounts inllude color photos, distribution maps, and identifying features. Some are of great importance as agricultural pests, making this a valuable tool for field agronomists, farmers, land managers, and gardeners＂--

Luis Ricardo Murillo-Hiller is an expert on the lepidoptera of Costa Rica. He is the founder of the Research Laboratory in Butterfly Breeding at the University of Costa Rica, and a former curator of lepidoptera at the Zoology Museum of the same university. Today he devotes his time to teaching, research, and writing.