Species: Pyrops candelaria
English Name: Lanternfly, Lantern Bug
Chinese Name: 龍眼雞
Family: Fulgoridae
Description:
The Lanternfly has 2 pair of wings and a long, elongated, reddish proboscis that he uses to pierce the tree bark and reach the sap. The first pair of wings are green with white and yellow spots, while the second ones are bright yellow and bordered in black. They can be seen on the trunks of Logan trees.
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.