Zanna madagascariensis
Zanna madagascariensis | |
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Lantern bug nymph at the Anja Community Reserve | |
Adult lantern bug | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
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[]
- ^ a b 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)" (PDF). www.aegaweb.com. Arquivos Entomolóxicos. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ a b Simon, Matt. "Save the Lemurs! Eat the Crickets!". Wired. Condé Nast. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
Categories:
- Endemic fauna of Madagascar
- Insects of Madagascar
- Insects described in 1860
- Edible insects
- Fulgorinae
- Fulgoromorpha stubs