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Lantern Bug

Fulgora lampestris

Photo by DiveMUster
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Field Notes

Description:

The lantern bug can grow from 1.5 to 3 inches long from head to thorax and has a wingspan of about 2 to 2.5 inches wide, depending on the species. The long "beak" called a rostrum is used to suck the juice out flowers and fruits. The lantern bug is an herbivore.
Lantern bugs are called thus because of their bright usually contrasting colors. Their coloring varies for each genus but the colors are bright enough for them to earn their name, despite the fact that no lantern bug actually emits any light at all.

Notes:

In the following two images, you can see something underneath it. I think it was laying it's eggs.

Reference Links:

Lantern Bug (Fulgora lampestris), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia | Anima…

Species ID Suggestions

Lantern Bug

Fulgora lampestris

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Comments (95)
Epicology
I have always wanted to see one of those!
Telse
Nature fascinates me. This insect is amazing! Very nice shot.
Khathoub
i would call it a peacock bug! nice shot!
Namitha
Amazing, pretty little bug. Cool spotting. Nice colours.
DinDjarin
WOW!!!! SPECTACULAR!!! NICE SPOTTING!!!
DiveMUster
TMetcalf, thank you! The lantern thingy on top does not glow.
TMetcalf
Do you now if that lantern thingy on top glows? By the way nice picture divemuster.
mr.holmes.88
thanks a lot i found it long time ago but i don't know what species is it ^^
DiveMUster
@jansonjones: Thank you for the heads up :)
Ashish
Congratulations Lim....!!
DiveMUster
DerekCarrie, JulioHarahap, KarenL: Thank you very much for your kind words and support. Much appreciated.
DiveMUster
This is indeed a great honor! Thank you all in Project Noah, those behind the scenes with direct involvement in the project and fellow contributors for the magnificent support and encouragement. Will definitely spur further contributions and knowledge sharing. Again, my sincere thanks to all!
ShaumingLo
Taniah Divemuster, dua oramge Malaysia dapat top 6 di sini!
Yasser
Congratulations DiveMUster! This spotting was one of our honorable mentions for 2011! Please email me at [email protected] so we can send you a small gift. We're looking forward to many more wildlife spottings from you this year! :)
DiveMUster
Thank you my fellow spotters for your kind words and encouragement. :D
LukeMalone
Very nice shots! Seen that one in a nature book it's very colorful! You are blessed to have been able to photograph it!
wention
I have seen some in my hometown.
KellyErwinDupree
I have never seen an insect like this one, but it is indeed beautiful. Amazing photo.
DoinaRussu
fantastic creature, I never see........my compliments!
BenjiSun
beautiful, the ones in Hong Kong have a red "snout" and mostly green wings http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7258511
ellysse
very nice. i like the angle
whirl_up_sea
I remember seeing a picture of one of these lantern flies when I was a very young child (Probably in National Geographic's World magazine or one of their book series), and being truly amazed that they were real. The seem like someting out of Alice in Wonderland.

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