Free Living Hemipteran 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 of free living hemipterans. 🐛✨ From the peculiar Fulgora laternaria, also known as the peanut head bug, to the majestic Fig 100. Ceresa bubalus, or buffalo tree-hopper, these insects never cease to amaze with their unique features and vibrant colors. 🌈🐜 Take a closer look at the Alaruasa violacea, a tailed wax bug that shines like a precious gem in its natural habitat. Or marvel at the preserved beauty of ancient creatures such as the planthopper bug found in Mexican amber and leafhoppers trapped in Dominican amber. These tiny wonders provide us with glimpses into prehistoric times. Not all bugs are created equal – some belong to the Auchenorrhynchan family, making them true bugs with extraordinary adaptations for survival. One example is Poponia merula, an enchanting cicada species that serenades us with its melodious songs during warm summer days. Another variation is Pomponia merula, another captivating cicada that captivates our senses. Travel back millions of years through time by examining froghoppers encased in amber or planthopper bugs perfectly preserved within Baltic amber. These incredible specimens allow us to witness nature's artistry frozen forever. Join us on this enthralling journey through diverse landscapes inhabited by free living hemipterans – where every step reveals new surprises and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.