Lanternfly - Pyrops oculata

I hadn't intended to share this photo and only took it in case I wasn't able to spread the lanternfly because it was really brittle. But, it's 6 months later and I still haven't attempted to spread it yet, so I'm sharing the photo now in case I never get around to it. ;P

*Pinned specimen; native to southeast Asia

It's very pretty with spread wings:
https://butterfly-designs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pyrops_ocutata_2.jpg

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Great addition to the genus! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  True. I probably have more and some might already be spread. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Great! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I can't promise they won't be gnarly, though. ;P Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I had similar problems with my lanternfly specimens. Strongly discoloured, eyes in very poor shape, the white powder (mold?). Posted 2 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Yes! They are all very gross. The white powder isn't mold, though...It's something normal for lanternflies. I don't know why or what it's called, though, which really annoys me. I've looked it up, but can't find any info. Posted 2 years ago