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Lanternbug -Pyrops sultana

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Pyrops sultana is mostly white in colour with red/brown snout. Contrary to popular beliefs that their snout glows at night, hence their name, Lantern Bugs, that is not the case. The snout does not glow or give out light at night.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Feb 15, 2020. Captured Feb 8, 2020 22:09.
  • TG-6
  • f/18.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 18mm