Pyrops polillensis

Pyrops polillensis

Pyrops polillensis is a species of Lantern Bug from the family of Fulgoridae.
Lantern wings. Lantern Bug - Pyrops polillensis, its has wings that is covered in whitish powder and bluish tone. The snout, which is its extended mouth-part is blueish in colour on the top with tiny white spots and the tip is whitish colour. It opens its wings in defensive posture when touched, showing different shades of blue and black coloured underwings. Lantern Bug,Philippines,Pyrops,Pyrops polillensis,Quezon

Naming

Named after the location where the type material was described - Polilio Island, Luzon.
Pyrops polillensis What is the gecko in the bottom of the photo up to? Fall,Geotagged,Philippines,Pyrops polillensis

Distribution

Endemic to the islands of Luzon, Philippines.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyFulgoridae
GenusPyrops
SpeciesPyrops polillensis
Photographed in
Philippines