South American Lanternfly vs Koa Bug

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute South American Lanternfly Koa Bug
Scientific Name Enchophora sanguinea Coleotichus blackburniae
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Fulgoridae Scutelleridae
Size 35-50 mm 15-20 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) Hawaii
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

South American Lanternfly

A bright red and black fulgorid planthopper with a moderately elongated head process. It feeds on tree sap in tropical forests and is most active at night. When disturbed, it reveals hindwings with dark eyespot patterns.

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Did You Know?

Despite the name lanternfly, neither this species nor any other fulgorid actually produces light.

Koa Bug

A colorful jewel bug endemic to Hawaii with metallic green, gold, and red coloring. It feeds on koa and other native trees.

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Did You Know?

Invasive parasitoid wasps have drastically reduced its numbers across the Hawaiian Islands.