Biology:Zanna madagascariensis
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Short description: Species of planthopper
| Zanna madagascariensis | |
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| Lantern bug nymph at the Anja Community Reserve | |
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| Adult lantern bug | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
| Infraorder: | Fulgoromorpha |
| Family: | Fulgoridae |
| Genus: | Zanna |
| Species: | Z. madagascariensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Zanna madagascariensis (Signoret, 1860)
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Zanna madagascariensis, the Malagasy lantern bug, is endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the Zanninae, considered to be a subfamily of the Fulgoridae. The nymphs are sometimes referred to as lantern-flies because of their large lantern like snout, although this does not emit light. The adult bugs are known as sakandry, and are consumed by the rural people of Madagascar[1]. Roasted whole, they are reported to taste like bacon.[2]
Description
Zanna madagascariensis has a white waxy dusty defensive coating[2] and a large orange lantern-like head or snout.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 van der Heyden, Torsten. "Flatida rosea (Melichar, 1901) and Zanna madagascariensis Signoret, 1860, two bizarre and fascinating species of planthoppers from Madagascar (Hemiptera: Flatidae, Fulgoridae).". Arquivos Entomolóxicos. http://www.aegaweb.com/arquivos_entomoloxicos/ae10_2014_van_der_heyden_flatida_rosea_zanna_madagascariensis_flatidae_fulgoridae_madagascar.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Simon, Matt. "Save the Lemurs! Eat the Crickets!". Condé Nast. https://www.wired.com/story/save-the-lemurs-eat-the-crickets/.
Wikidata ☰ Q13533742 entry
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