Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The lantern bug is a beautifully patterned sap-feeding insect belonging to the family Fulgoridae. Known for its elongated, snout-like head and vibrant mosaic wings, this insect is often found clinging to the bark of trees in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite the old myth surrounding its name, the lantern bug does not actually produce light — the nickname comes from early explorers who mistakenly believed its head could glow like a lantern. Lantern bug