I have very few insects in my collection which are not lepidoptera. I picked these three up at Kempton Park show in London about ten years ago. I think whoever mounted them did a good job. As I recall they were not expensive so I don't think any of them are rare.
Re: Fulgoridae
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:00 pm
by adamcotton
[i}Pyrops spinolae[/i] is another species that I have seen in my garden. They feed on sap from fruit trees here, and mainly sit on branches with wings folded over their abdomens, and flash the bright hindwings if disturbed.
Adam.
Re: Fulgoridae
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:02 pm
by Paul K
Pyrops candelaria
This is very similar species to P.spinolae
I found it in Central/east Laos.
Their behaviour and camouflage is incredible.
When disturb feeding they are not flying off but simply moving slowly on the tree trunk so they blend in with the background.
First picture shows when I approached them,
Second is when one moved to be invisible.
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This is the first strategy, if intruder is still showing the interest in them they flash the yellow bright hidewings and fly off.
Re: Fulgoridae
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:52 pm
by livingplanet3
One of the most well-known (and also one of the largest) of fulgorids, Fulgora laternaria, which has a multitude of common names, including Peanut Bug and Alligator Bug -
Re: Fulgoridae
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:19 pm
by boghaunter1
Worst Invasive Species in 150 years... the Spotted Lantern Fly... a new (but beautiful!) invasive sp. spreading in the eastern U.S. that may cause billions in damages/losses to agriculture/native trees...
John K.
Re: Fulgoridae in Louisiana
Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:58 am
by vabrou
We have a few different species I have collected over the past half century.
