The largest species is found in South America, and is called the Great Lantern Fly (Fulgora laternaria), measuring nearly three inches in length, and over four inches in expanse of the wings.
Fig. 103.—Pœciloptera Phalænoides (Mag.)
The Chinese Lantern Fly (Fulgora candelaria) has a red body, the fore wings being greenish with yellow spots, the hind wings orange colour with black tips.
Fig. 104.—Membracis Foliata (Mag.)
Cixius nervosus is found in the British Isles, chiefly on alders. It measures about a quarter of an inch in length, and in colour is black with yellow legs, and transparent wings dotted with brown.
Family 3, Membracidæ.—This family is chiefly remarkable for the fantastic shapes assumed by the prothorax.
Most of the species are inhabitants of America, where they occur in wonderful abundance and variety.