Lantern Bug

This insect were originally called Lantern Bugs as the long nose/snout were thought to glow at night, but that is not the case. This particular Lantern Bug, Pyrops lautus is almost all white in colour unlike other more known species that are very colourful. However, this could be the first photo document of this species, first described in 1870 as Fulgora lauta by Stål.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

That's unbelievable, indeed I can't find a single other image online of this species. Fantastic pioneering work! Posted 9 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, fchristant for your kind comment and appreciation :)
  I was made aware of the fact when my friend who specializes in Fulgoridae told me about it and asked me to provide him a high resolution copy of all the pictures I took of this rare Lantern Bug. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You already have one pioneer medal:
    https://www.jungledragon.com/user/2994/reputation
    
    And it appears to be well earned :) Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Albert Kang
      
      Lion
      
      Thank you, glad to contribute to this page and hope to learn too. Posted 9 years ago