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Laternaria oculata
The lantern bug can grow from 1.5 to 3 inches long from head to thorax and has a wingspan of about 2 to 2.5 inches wide, depending on the species. The long "beak" called a rostrum is used to suck the juice out flowers and fruits. The lantern bug is an herbivore. Lantern bugs are called thus because of their bright usually contrasting colors. Their coloring varies for each genus but the colors are bright enough for them to earn their name, despite the fact that no lantern bug actually emits any light at all.
Similar spotting here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/711...
Spotted on Jan 24, 2010
Submitted on Nov 2, 2011
4 Comments
What a pair! Great pic! I have never had time after spotting one to get a snap!
What beautiful markings!
How interesting!
Appreciate your photos and info!