Pyrops pyrorhynchus explained

Pyrops pyrorhynchus is a species of lanternfly of the family Fulgoridae. It is found in India, Thailand, and Malaysia.^{[1] [2]}

Identification

The overall colour is brown, the tip of the head extension, which is also known as a cephalic process, is red. The basal 2/3rds of the forewings, also known as the tegmen in Fulgoridae, can be brown to green.^[3] It can be distinguished from all similar species except Pyrops pythicus by the colour, and from it by the presence of outlined circles, not unmargined spots, at 2/3rds of the tegmen. Also, P. pythicus is in Indonesia, but P. pyrorhynchus is found on mainland S and SE Asia.

Etymology

From Greek – πυρ (fire/flame) and ῥύγχος (snout)^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: An epitome of the natural history of the insects of India . 9 April 2024.
2. Web site: Planthoppers: FLOW Website .
3. Web site: Observations .
4. Web site: TaxonPages: World Auchenorrhyncha Database - Pyrops pyrorhynchus (Donovan, 1800) .