Hidden Kingdom: The Insect Life of Costa Rica

Hidden Kingdom: The Insect Life of Costa Rica is a photo-rich book about Costa Rica’s insects and their relatives. Its 216 pages combine identification-oriented imagery with information on insect behavior, evolutionary history, adaptations, and ecological roles, making it relevant to readers interested in tropical nature or planning a Costa Rica visit.

At a glance

Photographs depict insects in their natural settings and are described as useful for identifying insects visitors may encounter in Costa Rica.
Narrative covers insect evolution, behavior, adaptations, survival strategies, and roles in tropical ecosystems.
The book also addresses insects’ relatives across Costa Rica’s terrestrial habitats.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines visual appeal with information about insect identification and ecological roles.
The subject matter and Costa Rica focus make it relevant to nature enthusiasts and visitors to the country.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Comstock Publishing Associates
Publication date	November 15, 2017
Language	English
Print length	216 pages
Reading age	18 years and up

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1501704710
ISBN-13	978-1501704710

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	9.9 x 0.5 x 9.9 inches
Weight listed	2.08 pounds

What to know before buying

The listing describes identification help for insects a visitor may encounter, alongside broader ecological and visual coverage. Buyers seeking a narrowly scoped, comprehensive field key should confirm that this book fits that purpose.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Costa Rica’s insects and tropical ecosystems.
Visitors who want an engaging, photo-led introduction to local insect life.
Nature enthusiasts seeking information on insect behavior, adaptations, and ecological roles.

Less suited to

Readers looking exclusively for a compact field guide or a narrowly focused species checklist.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 48 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the photography, informative content, and engaging presentation. That feedback aligns with the listing’s emphasis on photographs and natural-history context, which may suit readers wanting an illustrated introduction more than a narrowly technical reference. Aggregate ratings are favorable, but they do not establish suitability for every field-identification need.

Positive themes

Customers praise the insect photography and informative content.
Customers describe the book as engaging and interesting.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hidden Kingdom cover?

It presents insects and their relatives in Costa Rica, with photographs and discussion of identification, behavior, evolutionary history, adaptations, and ecological roles.

Is it intended as a field guide?

The listing says the photographs can help identify insects a visitor may encounter, but also describes broader visual and ecological coverage. It does not establish that the book is a comprehensive field key.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 216 pages.