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Zanna madagascariensis
A small very strange creature found at the base of a tree in Anja Reserve, Madagaskar
Anja is huddled into the base of a cliff, and much of the reserve is dominated by enormous fallen rocks which have come to rest at the base of the escarpment. This makes for dramatic scenery and lots of sheltered habitat in the pocket of forest that has established between the vast boulders.
Added a photo of the terrain in the Anja Reserve. These bugs were found on a tree at the base of the rocks.
Thanks Rob, yes I was really excited to see these strange bugs. Always looking for unusual things!
thanks Cindy. I added it to the Hoppers Mission. Had no idea that this was a hopper!
Thanks malcome... they surely do look like they are from another planet. So tiny and they display such detail.
Wonderful! This is a great series of Lantern Bugs! Please consider adding to The Hoppers mission :)
Hi,
it seems that the correct name is Zanna madagascariensis (Pyrops madagascariensis seems to be a synonyme).
Interesting and very unusual. I would assume the larger one with the most orange is a later instar? I would agree with Fyn, though I know nothing of these creatures, they look like from another planet!