Phrictus buchei Star-nosed Lantern fly PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Fulgoridae. Named by Distant in 1883

Colour: The forewings are brown with black, and olive-cream markings, while the hindwing is black with paler pinkish markings, on occasion red.

Size: Wingspan 65-80mm

Comments & Applications:  One of the weirdest bugs on the planet with the most extraordinary shaped “nose” hence its common name the wart-headed bug, dragon-headed bug or star nosed lantern fly. Always a favourite with collectors and used extensively in wall art, box frames, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting. Wings folded.

More information: Wikipedia