Read about related Homoptera by using the "Forward" and "Backward" device icons. Homoptera are similar to the Hemiptera true bugs. In addition to differences in the origin of their sucking mouthparts, Homoptera have a uniformly thickened forewings that overlap slightly at the tips. Homoptera groups include cicadas, leaf hoppers, whiteflies, aphids and scale insects.

Lantern Bug Genus species Homoptera Fulgoridae Several species of brightly colored planthoppers inhabited the densely wooded mountainous region of Sulawesi in Indonesia. This species relies on outrageous coloration as part of its defense strategy. Unlike other fulgorid species in the area that opt to hide from potential predators, this species throws opens its fore wings to flash even brighter red flight hind wings. If that display does not deter the approach sufficiently, this planthopper resorts to flight as a last line of defense. Such bold behavioral defense tactics seem out of character for this typically unobtrusive group of insects. View the Index of Orders View Complete Photo List Ants, Bees & Wasps Butterflies & Moths Flies Beetles Lacewings & Antlions Leafhoppers & Cicadas True Bugs Cockroaches Praying Mantids Grasshoppers, Crickets Walking Sticks Dragonflies & Damselflies Mayflies Non-Insects