Peter Clausen Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Last summer I had one of those amazing little moments in my backyard where I find something I've never seen before and wonder where it came from. The photo doesn't do it justice, but this tiny little leafhopper had a pearlescent sheen over its already attractive wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidin Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I was wondering - if anyone has ever tied to breed / rear the lantern-flies (Fulgoridae) ? these are very interesting creatures. even though they are relatives to cicadas, there is not much info about them. so, I'd appreciate if anyone shares the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've reared buffalo leafhoppers in captivity on live rose. If you have the correct foodplant alive and access to stock it shouldn't be too difficult. Cicadas are more difficult (at least to observe) since they have subterranean nymphs and longer cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidin Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 well, plants are plentiful. these bugs usually feed on sup of longan trees. the main issue though - that the plant (tree) is rather too big to isolate it or cover up so that to prevent these insects fly away. perhaps it may require some young and small tree of managable size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynastes Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It's also possible to use cuttings and replace them every few days but it doesn't work very well and requires a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.