Guiapales, Costa Rica

The Peanut-head Bug is quite large. It can reach a length of 85–90 millimetres (3.3–3.5 in), with a wingspan up to 100–150 millimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in), looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent. Although this insect is quite large, it can be very hard to see. During the day, it remains camouflaged on the trunk of a tree.

I was really excited to spot this insect during a trip to Costa Rica. We took pictures of the insect from various angles to fully appreciate its incredible colors, shapes and structures. After the short photo shoot, we put it back on the tree where I found it.

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Guiapales, Costa Rica

The Peanut-head Bug is quite large. It can reach a length of 85–90 millimetres (3.3–3.5 in), with a wingspan up to 100–150 millimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in), looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent.

Although this insect is quite large, it can be very hard to see. During the day, it remains camouflaged on the trunk of a tree. I was really excited to spot this insect during a trip to Costa Rica.
This picture shows the insect as I found it. We also took pictures of the insect from various angles and then put it back on the tree where I first spotted it.

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Guiapales, Costa Rica

The Peanut-head Bug is quite large. It can reach a length of 85–90 millimetres (3.3–3.5 in), with a wingspan up to 100–150 millimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in), looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent.

When attacked, it protects itself by displaying large, yellow, fake eyes on its hind wings to frighten the aggressor. Unfortunately, I didn't quite get an image of the insect with the wings fully open.

Although this insect is quite large, it can be very hard to see. During the day, it remains camouflaged on the trunk of a tree. I was really excited to spot this insect during a trip to Costa Rica. We took pictures of the insect from various angles and then put it back where we found it.

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Iron Range, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

We were lucky to be visiting the Iron Range of the Cape York Peninsula during the mating season of the endangered Palm Cockatoos. These parrots are big and powerful. The red face and the sharp, hooked beak give these incredible birds a particularly striking appearance. The males are vocal and highly protective of their territories which they return to each night.

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Iron Range, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

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