Pyrops candelaria (Lantern Bug)

JohnxII

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This is a parasitic species specific to longan/lychee trees (the native common name translates as "longan chicken"). A pretty pest which is a cousin of cicadas. Check out the needle like mouth piece which is used for piercing barks for tree saps. Enjoy!
 

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JohnxII

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2-2.5", but I've seen bigger ones at about 3". From horn tip to wing tip that is.
 

Randolph XX()

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however, the other species Pyrups watanabei, the white one in Taiwan is protected
but IME, they are not that rare in the wild
 

Elizabeth

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Now this is something to make me want to plant a lychee tree, complete with pests! :D
 

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OK, another one from last year showing a few of them hanging out on a Longan tree trunk at night. (Yep I flashed)
 

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galeogirl

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Wow, none of our crop pests are that good looking in Oregon. Thanks for posting the pics.
 

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A couple of my own...

Also taken locally in Hong Kong. Sorry for the crappy quality of the group pic though.
 

David Udbjorg

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Hi There, I just came back from a trip to the Jungle in Brunai where I found this 3 beautiful creature. I know what it is, but not if this particular type is know, can anyone tell me how to find out?
bugs 2.jpg
 
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