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A lanternfly that does not glow
Fulgora laternaria lives in tropical forests of Mexico, Central America and South America. Its head has a peanut-like projection. Despite the name lanternfly, the old belief that it was luminous was mistaken. Its hindwings also carry large false eye markings.
A name can preserve a former misunderstanding.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10