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Phromnia rosea
Forests of Madagascar
They are a wonderfully bizarre insect, I saw them several times in Madagascar about a month ago there isn't a great deal of info out there about them but the white "Fluff" is actually for camouflage and protects the larval stage during development and in the very early stages it just looks like cotton wool on the trees until it starts moving! When they reach adulthood they are actually pink
Spotted on Oct 6, 2011
Submitted on Nov 23, 2011
9 Comments
thank you so much, incredible aren't they! One of the things I really wanted to see while I was out there.
Wow. I do not believe you have these nymphs. They are incredible. I already wrote an article about them. I'm jealous, you've been in Madagascar.
Gorgeous thing!! Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic shot!
Victoria this bugs are fantastic, great shot and spotting thanks for share it
Thank you, SmallWonders I wish I was there all the time but unfortunately I was only visiting for a couple of weeks, but fell in love with the place and would love to go back.It makes me happy that people can enjoy in my experiences
great photo
Very cool! You are so fortunate to be in the most magnificent place on Planet Earth :) Awesome photos, thanks for sharing!
Nice yellow eyes... That must be the coolest bug i ever have seen =)