Biology:Eddara

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Eddara is a genus of lanternflies in the tribe Aphaenini. Species in this genus are commonly known as the painted snout bugs, reminiscent of their colorful and ornate patterned bodies.[1]

Distribution

Eddara species are found in Southeastern Africa. They have been found in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Eswatini.[1]

Species

The following species are placed in the genus Eddara:

  • Eddara catenaria Distant, 1906 - East African painted snout bug
  • Eddara costalis Lallemand, 1928
  • Eddara euchroma Walker, 1858 - Southern African painted snout bug
    • Eddara euchroma var. bella Stål, 1959
  • Eddara imperialis Fennah, 1958
  • Eddara sonora Melichar, 1912
  • Eddara viridiceps (Fabricius, 1803)

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10479833 entry