#fulgoridae

[herpsandbirds]

Thank u for running this blog :)

You are welcome. Here is a nice bug for you.

Lantern Bug (Pyrops intricata), family Fulgoridae, Borneo

photograph by Antimoon 

#lantern bug #pyrops #fulgoridae #hemiptera #insect #entomology #asia #borneo #animals #nature

[crevicedwelling]

Penthicodes farinosus is a lovely lanternfly I saw in Sarawak, Malaysia. its specific name means “floury,” in reference to the white waxy bloom on its forewings and thorax. lanternflies never disappoint with their color schemes, and the individuals I saw contrasted egg yolk eyes with a deep teal bar on their wings.

what’s more, I got to see one of my favorite insect interactions later that night. most of you might have heard of ants eating honeydew from aphids, but all sap-drinking hemipterans excrete excess sugar, and many different animals will feed on it! in this case, a moth sat behind a Penthicodes, waiting to catch droplets of honeydew on its tongue.

#bugs #Hemiptera #lanternfly #fulgoridae #Lepidoptera #planthopper

[bowelfly]

The Mystic

adding another wizard to my roster, this one based on Zanna nobilis

#bflyart #bug people #wizard #fulgoridae #lanternfly

[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

Spotted lanternflies are taking over my life...

#spotted lanternfly #SLF #lanternfly #invasive species #insect #Hemiptera #Fulgoridae #planthopper #Fulgorid planthopper #Lycorma #Lycorma delicatula #bug #BotD #bug of the day

[terranlifeform]

Lanternfly (Pyrops connectens) at Khao Sok National Park in Thailand

tajong

#Pyrops connectens #Fulgoridae #insects

[snototter]

Pyrops viridirostris, a planthopper, sits on a tree in Laos

by Mikhail Omelko

#planthoppers #lanternflies #pyrops viridirostris #pyrops #Fulgoridae #hemiptera #arthropoda #wildlife: laos #wildlife: asia

[usgsbiml]

If let Spotted Lanternflies live in America why not bring in a nice monster fulgorid like Phrictus diadema, this is an old to ancient specimen at the Smithsonian.

#phrictus #fulgoridae #lanternfly

[mysticmothworld]

Honourary non-moth post: the peanut-head lanternfly

Sometimes mistakenly called the peanut-head moth, these little fellas are part of the order Hemiptera (true bugs) family Fulgoridae (fulgorid planthoppers).

"But why," you may ask, "are they called peanut-heads?" Let me show you.

Goofy fella #1

Goofy fella #2

These ridiculous false heads are shared by both males and females, so it's not a result of sexual selection. It's theorized that it's to avoid them getting their actual heads bitten off, which if you look at a closeup, is behind the false one:

Oh and btw. Even though they're called lanternflies they don't actually glow in the dark. And Costa Ricans believe they're poisonous and if you get bitten by them you have to have sex at least within the next 24 hours, and by some accounts, immediately.

They are distributed across tropical Mexico, Central and South America. And yeah they're just really strange and cool.

#bugblr #biology #hemiptera #fulgoridae #cute bugs #critters #my post #non moth post

[feral-babe]

The Ace of Horns emerges as a beacon of clarity, truth, and the mighty force wielded by the intellect. This card stands as a testament to the pursuit of absolute clarity amid the swirling mists of confusion, urging us to unveil truths obscured by the fog of uncertainty. It symbolizes the raw, unyielding might of the mind, inviting the inception of novel ideas and transformative perspectives capable of cleaving through layers of deception and ambiguity.

Within the realm of Fulgorid planthoppers, sometimes called ‘lanternflies’, a reflection of the card's essence comes to life. These animals are known for their distinctive and elongated "horn," which is actually an extension of their head. Sheathed within this hollow structure is an elongated proboscis, which they use to pierce plants and feed on sap. This distinctive feature serves as a living symbol, epitomizing their innate ability to carve through the dense underbrush of confusion with unwavering precision. Additionally, this card emphasizes the crucial role of mental acumen and astute decision-making, mirroring the lantern bugs' precision in employing their proboscis for sustenance. It champions the embrace of reason as the pathway to triumphant breakthroughs, guiding us in deciphering challenges, and confronting adversities with the keen edge of an incisive intellect.

In the guise of these ethereal creatures with their sword-like countenances, we find a powerful lesson—a tribute to embracing individuality and harnessing the innate strength stemming from the recognition and utilization of our unique capabilities. They stand as luminous teachers, reminding us to cherish the array of talents and attributes within the depths of our souls. This card, as an ethereal guidepost, calls upon us to delve deeper into our understanding of the world, challenging us to refine our perceptions and remain aligned with our authentic selves. In doing so, we not only cut through the fog of confusion but unveil the extraordinary insights awaiting discovery amidst the boundless expanse of existence.

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#artists on tumblr #illustration #tara jillian art #nature #insects #bugs #redbubbleartist #bug tarot #tarot cards #tarot art #big bug gospel #invertebrates #planthopper #Lanternfly #lantern bug #fulgoridae #entomology #insect art #invertblr #bugblr #invertebrate #insect tarot #minor arcana

[josophines]

I'm back with bug pictures! This one is a Phenax variegata, from the Fulgoridae family. Registered in Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

#fulgoridae #insects #hemiptera

[neuropteran]

little guys of the day

#insects #true bugs #pentatomindae #hemiptera #Fulgoridae #dot photos

[herpsandbirds]

Lanternbug (Saiva cardinalis), family Fulgoridae, Chiang Mai, Thailand

photograph by Antonio Giudici 

#lanternbug #bug #hemiptera #saiva #fulgoridae #entomology #insect #animals #nature #asia

[crevicedwelling]

colorful lanternflies are a staple in every tropical forest’s feast for the eyes; while I missed the fancier Fulgora and Phrictus in Costa Rica, I did see three (?) species of hook-nosed Enchophora.

another very large fulgorid came to lunch, Diareusa imitatrix. while well camouflaged with wings closed, as I tried to escort it out of the kitchen it flashed its striking hindwings spotted with white, and when flipped over revealed scarlet patches on the underside of the forewing:

lanternflies’ aposematic (warning) coloration isn’t a bluff, either: I briefly held one of the Enchophora between my lips while adjusting my camera for a photo and realized a while after I’d released it that the waxy coating on their bodies is horribly bitter!

#bugs #fulgoridae #lanternfly #hemiptera

[deathtek]

8/26/22

The dreaded lanternfly... boogeyman of PA. I've seen pictures for years but was still shocked by their vibrant orange wings.

#spotted lanternfly #Lycorma delicatula #animal #insect #insecta #hemiptera #Auchenorrhyncha #Fulgoromorpha #Fulgoridae

[ratcandy]

all ants ever can be in one family, but fuck dude the planthoppers? we need at least four for those

#going over hemipterans in my classification course and thinkgin. why #ants are all just lumped together into Formicidae no matter how different those fuckers look. but planthoppers? #well there's Delphacidae there's Dictyopharidae there's Flatidae there's Issidae #and technically Fulgoridae counts since lanternflies are just considered big planthoppers #and what are the differences between them? ummm well some have tiny little veins on their wings. and others lil spikes on their legs. #what the Hell man .......... and i gotta know how to tell them apart by Sight ? good lort. #at least flatidae and issidae are visually distinct enough from delphacidae and dictyopharidae and vice versa but like. between each other #i need a microscope for that. girl #ok that's enough clam bug talk for today #clamtalk #entomology #bugposting

[drafthearse]

Fulgoridae: Pterodictya reticularis

#wax-tailed hopper #pterodictya reticularis #planthopper #insect #bugs #arthropod #finds