Picture by : bloggang.comCredit : insects.org
Common name : Lantern Bug
Scientific name : Genus species
Order name : Homoptera
Family name : Fulgoridae
Discription : Tropical Fulgorids account for some of the largest planthoppers. This Indonesian species displayed bold and conspicuous behavior on the exposed tree trunk. Once they determine you have violated their comfort zone they make a speedy retreat by scuttling to the opposite side of the trunk. This behavior can be witnessed in the smaller planthoppers although their retreat usually amounts to hiding on the other side of small twigs or stems. This specimen shows off a gorgeous pair of bright red compound eyes and demonstrates an erect and alert stance.