Pyrops whiteheadi

Pyrops whiteheadi

Pyrops whiteheadi is a species of planthopper, known as lantern flies or lantern bugs, that occurs in southeast Asia.
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. Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Pyrops whiteheadi

Appearance

Its long, slender proboscis is used to pierce tree bark to reach the sap.
Lanternbugs - Pyrops whiteheadi Borneo,Lanterbugs,Malaysia,Pyrops whiteheadi,Sabah

Naming

Synonyms
Fulgora whiteheadi Distant, 1889
Laternaria whiteheadi (Distant, 1889)
Chinese_lantern_bug Geotagged,Malaysia,Pyrops whiteheadi,Winter

Distribution

Indonesia, Malaysia

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderHemiptera
FamilyFulgoridae
GenusPyrops
SpeciesPyrops whiteheadi
Photographed in
Malaysia