Pyrops whiteheadi gunjii

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Fulgoridae, First named by Satô & Nagai in 1994

Colour: Forewing has three distinct bars, dark green merging into a mustard yellow terminating in a darker outer edge. Dark green bar has yellowish splashes/spots. Hindwings are black with blue centre towards abdomen.

Size: Wingspan 60-70 mm

Comments & Applications:  A relatively recent discovery from Kalimantan in Indonesia. This lantern fly’s colours make it especially popular among the art and craft industry, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment and educational purposes

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More Information: Wikipedia