Golden-horned Lubber (Taeniopoda auricornis) (Walker, 1870)

 

Synonyms: Rhomalea auricornis, Taeniopoda pulchella

 

 

Taeniopoda auricornis is known from eastern Mexico (southern Tamaulipas to Oaxaca) and Guatemala; up to 1,900 m (Map). This is a large species with golden-yellow antennae, prominent pronotal crest, and rose-red hindwings with black marginal bands. Males display the brightly-coloured wings from a prominent point. Although this species is capable of flight, it apparently rarely takes on the wing.

 

		17897 Golden-horned Lubber (Taeniopoda auricornis) Joya del Cedro, Sierra Gorda Querétaro, Mexico Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
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