Name: Spread Penthicoides atomaria Lanternfly
Brand: Siam Butterfly Farm
SKU: 440358
Price: 14.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Approximately 3-4"

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A classic case of mistaken identity in the insect world. The Penthicodes atomaria lanternfly is a neat plant-feeding insect related to cicadas, not flies. One wonders why they are called lanternflies, but I guess it has more of a ring to it than “lanterncicada.” Sometimes it’s all about branding. Anyways, it spends most of its day drinking from plant stems and feeding on sap. When resting, it often blends into tree bark or looks like a dead leaf, making it hard to notice. When it takes flight, it flashes bold wing patterns that can startle or confuse predators. Maybe the name is also a means to confuse predators? Truly an insect that cloaks itself in misdirection and mystery.

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