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South American Lanternfly

Enchophora sanguinea

About

A bright red and black fulgorid planthopper with a moderately elongated head process. It feeds on tree sap in tropical forests and is most active at night. When disturbed, it reveals hindwings with dark eyespot patterns.

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Did You Know?

Despite the name lanternfly, neither this species nor any other fulgorid actually produces light.