Eddara

Eddara is a genus of lanternflies in the tribe Aphaenini. Species in this genus are commonly known as the painted snout bugs, reminiscent of their colorful and ornate patterned bodies.

Distribution

Eddara is found in Southeastern Africa. They have been found in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Eswatini.

Species

The following species are placed in the genus Eddara:

Eddara catenaria Distant, 1906 - East African painted snout bug
Eddara costalis Lallemand, 1928
Eddara euchroma Walker, 1858 - Southern African painted snout bug
*Eddara euchroma var. bella Stål, 1959
Eddara imperialis Fennah, 1958
Eddara sonora Melichar, 1912
''Eddara viridiceps''