Pyrops pythicus explained

Pyrops pythicus is a species of true bug in the family Fulgoridae, in the genus Pyrops which are sometimes called lanternflies.^[1]

Subspecies

• Pyrops pythicus incertus Schmidt, 1923^[2]
• Pyrops pythicus pythicus (Distant, 1891)

Description

Pyrops pythicus can reach a length of about 50-.^[2] These large true bugs show an elongated bluish "snout". The hindwings are bluish green, with a large transversal reddish area and small white spots.

Distribution

This species can be found in Sumatra.^{[2] [3]}

External links

• Image on Flickr

Notes and References

1. Web site: BioLib: Biological library. Ondrej. Zicha. www.biolib.cz.
2. Schmidt E. 1923 – Neue Fulgoriden. Societas Entomologica 38(5): 17-19 [17].
3. http://hemiptera-databases.org/flow/?card=name&db=flow&page=explorer&id=24947&lang=fr Hemiptera Databases