Lantern Bug
The lantern bug, especially that of the genus Pyrops, is a favorite among collectors due to their bright patterns.
The lantern bug, also known as “lantern fly” is a very old insect. They have been around for more than 300 million years.
The order of insects in which lantern bugs belong to can be found in three continents – Asia, Australia, and America.
Lantern bugs belong under the fulgorid genus of Fulgora and Pyrops.
Lantern bugs of the Fulgora genus can be found in Central and South America while those under the Props genus can be found in southeast Asia.
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