Auchenorrhynchan Collection

Fulgora laternaria, peanut head bug. How the peanut head bug got its name is self-evident. Its spectacular head is shaped like a peanut and, at six centimetres or so, is almost as long as its body

Fig 100. Ceresa bubalus, buffalo tree-hopper
An exploded line drawing of buffalo tree-hopper

Alaruasa violacea, tailed wax bug
The tailed wax bug does not actually have a tail at all, because the exraordinary growth behind it is pure wax, secreted from the abdomen in tiny amounts throughout its life

Planthopper bug in Mexican amber
Distorted planthopper bug Hemiptera:Fulgoroidea, trapped in Mexican amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Oligocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Leafhopper in amber
Leafhoppers are small, leaping insects and seen here preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Leafhopper bug in Dominican amber
Leafhopper bug Hemiptera:Homoptera:Cicadellidae, trapped in Dominican amber with a dryinid wasp sac attached to its head. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Auchenorrhynchan bug, true bug
An example of an auchenorrhynchan bug or true bug from the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka

Poponia merula, cicada
A cicada specimen from the Entomological collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Pomponia merula, cicada

Froghopper in amber
A froghopper is a type of spittlebug, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Planthopper bug in Baltic amber
Planthopper bug Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Achilidae trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Planthopper in amber
Planthopper preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Cercopis vulnerata, black and red froghopper
The black and red froghopper, native to Britain. Froghoppers or spittlebugs are small insects that are able to jump great distances if threatened

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Discover the fascinating world bugs, a diverse group of true bugs that includes some truly unique and captivating species. From the striking Fulgora laternaria, also known as the peanut head bug, with its bizarre and elongated head resembling a peanut shell, to the majestic Fig 100. Ceresa bubalus, or buffalo tree-hopper, which sports impressive horns reminiscent of a mighty buffalo. Delve into ancient times with Alaruasa violacea, the tailed wax bug preserved in amber from centuries ago. Its vibrant violet coloration stands out against the golden resin backdrop. Marvel at the Planthopper bug encased in Mexican amber; its delicate wings and intricate body structure frozen in time for us to admire. Step back even further into history with leafhoppers captured forever within Dominican amber. These tiny insects provide valuable insights into ecosystems long gone but not forgotten. The Auchenorrhynchan bugs are not limited by time or space; they span continents and epochs alike. Witness their presence through specimens like Poponia merula and Pomponia merula cicadas - their iridescent wings shimmering under sunlight as if singing an eternal summer melody. Even trapped within Baltic amber lies evidence of planthoppers' existence - their slender bodies perfectly preserved for us to study today. And let's not forget about froghoppers suspended in time within their own little ambery worlds - reminding us that nature's wonders come in all shapes and sizes. Join us on this entomological journey through ages past as we explore these remarkable creatures known as Auchenorrhynchan bugs – true marvels of evolution.