Paraneoptera Collection

Flatid planthopper nymph (Flatidae), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Spotted lanternfly (Lycoma delicatula) fourth instar nymph, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennsylvania, USA, July

Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph feeding on a green leaf, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. April

Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca), resting at the water surface, Europe, August, controlled conditions

Lantern bug (Pyrops candelaria / Laternaria candelaria)Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District facing Deep Bay, New territories, Hong Kong, China

Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector in the spread of Chagas disease. Jatun Sacha Biological Station, Napo province, Amazon basin, Ecuador. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Stink bug (Graphosoma lineatum). The Netherlands. September

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Lantern bug (Pyrops maculatus), Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Unesco Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka

Lantern bug (Pyrops / Laternaria candelaria) Ha Pak Nai, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong, China

Ants (Formicidae) attacking newly emerged cicada (Cicadacae), Yasuni National Park, Ecuador. Highly commended in the Invertebrates Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY)

Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Red cabbage bug (Eurydema ornata) with a Shield bug (Nezara viridula) side by side on a leaf, Umbria, Italy. September

Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp. ) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey
Hundreds of Periodical cicada (Magicicada sp.) nymphs ascending a tree trunk to metmorphose, Princeton, New Jersey, USA. June

Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) on leaf, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. January

Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp. ), recently hatched from eggs
Giant shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp.), recently hatched from eggs. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Safety in Numbers - Giant Shield bug nymphs (Pycanum sp.), recently hatched from eggs, with a final individual still to emerge

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), detail of wing. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Lantern bug (Pyrops whiteheadi), detail of head. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Green shieldbug (Palomena prasina) silhouetted on beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

Needle bug nymph (Ranatra linearis) hidden in roots and waiting for prey, Europe, July, controlled conditions

Big-legged Bug or Squash Bug (Coreidae) on Heliconia Flower. Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador. South America

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Discover the Fascinating World of Paraneoptera: From Flatid Planthoppers to Kissing Bugs" Delicate and camouflaged, a Flatid planthopper nymph (Flatidae) blends seamlessly into its surroundings in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. The fourth instar nymph of the Spotted lanternfly (Lycoma delicatula) showcases its vibrant colors as it explores Wissahickon Valley Park. A Cotton or hibiscus harlequin bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) nymph indulges in a leafy feast, leaving behind intricate patterns on the green foliage. Ha Pak Nai in Yuen Long District reveals the enchanting presence of a Lantern bug (Pyrops candelaria / Laternaria candelaria), with its mesmerizing lantern-like appendages illuminating the night. Meet the Kissing bug (Rhodnius pictipes), an important vector responsible for spreading Chagas disease—a reminder of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. In Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, another captivating Lantern bug species emerges - Pyrops whiteheadi - showcasing its unique features against lush rainforest foliage. Resting gracefully at the water surface in Europe during August is the Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca), perfectly adapted for life both above and below water. Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Unesco Biosphere Reserve offers a glimpse into the world of Pyrops maculatus—a stunning Lantern bug species that captivates with its striking patterns and colors. Journey to Ha Pak Nai in Yuen Long District, Hong Kong where you'll encounter yet another fascinating Lantern bug species—Pyrops / Laternaria candelaria—displaying remarkable adaptations for survival.