''Zanna madagascariensis'', the Malagasy lantern bug, is endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the

Zanninae ''Zanna'' is a genus of tropical planthoppers (family Fulgoridae) found in Asia and Africa, now belonging to the monotypic subfamily Zanninae. Taxonomy The Tribe (biology), tribe Zannini previously contained other genera, but its placement was ...

, considered to be a subfamily of the

Fulgoridae The family Fulgoridae is a large group of hemipteran insects, especially abundant and diverse in the tropics, containing over 125 genera worldwide. They are mostly of moderate to large size, many with a superficial resemblance to Lepidoptera due t ...

. The nymphs are sometimes referred to as lantern-flies because of their large lantern like snout, although this does not emit light. The adult bugs are known as sakandry, and are consumed by the rural people of Madagascar. Roasted whole, they are reported to taste like bacon.

Description

''Zanna madagascariensis'' has a white waxy ''dusty'' defensive coating and a large orange lantern-like head or snout.

References

Endemic fauna of Madagascar Insects of Madagascar Insects described in 1860 Edible insects Fulgorinae {{Fulgoridae-stub