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Fulgora laternaria
A large 8 cm long insect with stiff wings that resemble plastic. The head resembles an unshelled peanut, hence the name.
Common on trees in the Amazon rainforest of SE Ecuador.
FYI - The local natives have an interesting superstition that says this insect stings them. They don't know the difference between a stinger and an opositor. According to the superstition, any man "stung" must "become intimate" with the first woman he sees or risk death. I'm sure it isn't hard to figure out where that superstition came from . Some guy thought a poor excuse is better than none.
Spotted on Jul 31, 2012
Submitted on Jan 27, 2019
3 Comments
Ha ha.. yes a miserable excuse. That view with wings spread is impressive.
Thanks Doreen. They are cool.
Another wow!