Lantern Fly
Species Name: Fulogora laternaria
Origin: South America
Size: 5x7" Black shadowbox frame
Fulgora laternaria can reach a length of 85–90mm, with a wingspan up to 100–150mm. This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15mm, looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent. The insect was originally - and mistakenly - believed to be luminescent. It will generally remain camouflaged on a tree trunk during the day.
It will knock its head on a hollow tree to create vibrations for mates.
Species Name: Fulogora laternaria
Origin: South America
Size: 5x7" Black shadowbox frame
Fulgora laternaria can reach a length of 85–90mm, with a wingspan up to 100–150mm. This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15mm, looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent. The insect was originally - and mistakenly - believed to be luminescent. It will generally remain camouflaged on a tree trunk during the day.
It will knock its head on a hollow tree to create vibrations for mates.
Species Name: Fulogora laternaria
Origin: South America
Size: 5x7" Black shadowbox frame
Fulgora laternaria can reach a length of 85–90mm, with a wingspan up to 100–150mm. This insect has a protuberance at its head as long as 10–15mm, looking like a peanut and showing false eyes to resemble that of a lizard or a serpent. The insect was originally - and mistakenly - believed to be luminescent. It will generally remain camouflaged on a tree trunk during the day.
It will knock its head on a hollow tree to create vibrations for mates.