karan
Junior Aurelian
Posts: 60 
Country: Spain
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Post by karan on Sept 9, 2019 20:11:16 GMT
Hello
This is my specimen of Fulgora Laternaria.
When I think of acquiring a specimen, although for many it will be obvious, it is what it is that white hair that covers it, and only to some specimens, as we see in other fulgoras. Contrary to being an insect's own formation, it is a typical disease in this species, a type of parasitic fungus / mold, which not only covers the body of the infected insect, but also modifies its behavior so that it frequently seeks to reproduce with many pairs Thus, the spores spread to others, apart from the fact that they can be found in the soil where they lay the eggs, and when the adult emerges, it becomes infected when it comes into contact with the earth with spores. It is also said that its ingestion in humans can have hallucinogenic effects. And yes, it is missing the left front leg, but I love it the same. 
If anyone wants to correct / complete / or comment this information is welcome.
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Post by wollastoni on Sept 11, 2019 8:37:12 GMT
Wonderful ! Fulgoridae are very interesting to collect ! Have a look to our Collector's Secret page about them : Fulgoridae |
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karan
Junior Aurelian
Posts: 60
Country: Spain
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Post by karan on Sept 11, 2019 11:58:33 GMT
Thank you very much for the recommendation, an incredible page, of which I have been a regular visitor for a long time, especially in the coleopteros section. As for the glares, in many cases I do not buy more because it is easy for what is bought to arrive with broken legs. But I hope to select some specimens personally this year in juvisy. |
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Post by wollastoni on Sept 12, 2019 8:35:32 GMT
Well if you purchase from serious sellers, legs won't arrive broken.
If you go to Juvisy, go and see Thierry Porion's stand, he is always offering dozens of splendid Fulgoridae. I will be in Juvisy on the Saturday morning too.
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karan
Junior Aurelian
Posts: 60
Country: Spain
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Post by karan on Sept 13, 2019 0:24:30 GMT
Thank you very much for the information.
It will be my first Juvisy, and by chance it seems that it is the 25th anniversary too.
And I am excited to see the expectation of so much insect together, the exhibitions in Spain (when they still existed) were minimal and generally sharing space with minerals or reptiles.
Just by confirming these data are correct, right? (The truth is not much information or I have not found it.)
September 28 & 29 2019
Ladoumègue Sport Hall
Jules ferry Road.
Sat: 9h30 -- 19h00
Sun: 9h00 - 18h00
See you there Sir, I will be the tall and bald Spaniard, who will be waiting at the door before they open.
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