Lanternbugs

A couple hanging on a tree right next to the trail that leads to the observation platforms in Sepilok´s orangutan rehabilitation center. They are in fact a type of colorful planthopper. They do not produce light but are called lanter because of the shape of their snout.

comments (6)

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Super colours on these. Posted 9 years ago

Yael Orgad

Lion

what an exquisite creature! the shape, the colors, wow!
and a great catch! Posted 4 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It was a very lucky finding while we were going through the boardwalk of Sepilok orangutan's rehabilittation center which is also in the middle of the foret :-) Posted 4 years ago

Wesley Goorachan

Lion

Such a vibrant species! Posted 4 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, they are very beautiful! we were really lucky to see them!
  You can see the highlights of our trip to Borneo here:
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/patomarazul/collections Posted 4 years ago