Fulgora lanternaria

Place of origin - Peru

Sex - Male

Wingspan - 5" to 5.5"

Frame size - 10.75" X 8.75" X 1.25"

Frame color - black only
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Details

The most identifiable structure of this strange looking lanternfly is the large snout-like feature on the insect's head, hence the nicknames "Peanut-head bug" and "alligator bug", often used by the locals in South America.
In order to keep small predators away, the Fulgora lanternaria mimics the owl with its brilliant "eyes" on its hind wings.


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