Mt. Takao is considered one of the three major habitat of insects along with Minoo (Osaka prefecture) and Kibune (Kyoto prefecture) and it has long been loved by researchers of insects because of number of species and the easy access from the Metropolitan area. There are many insects first found in Mt. Takao and named after "Takao" such as Takao Shachihoko （Hiradonta takaonis Matsumura） and Takao medaka kamikiri (Stenhomalus takaosanus).
Main Region: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Nansei Islands.
Found in woods, green space and flowerbeds from flatlands to mountains.
The entire body is beautiful light green with pink edged triangular-shaped forewings that the Japanese name Aoba-Hagoromo literally meaning blue leave plumage is very suitable for this species.
Hind wings are white and normally covered by fore wings.
Species in ricaniidae family normally rest with wings spread out to their sides but this species rest with wings held close to the body in a vertical position.
Adults are seen from mid-July to late-July and often found on trees in groups.
Fly away immediately at a touch.
Both nymphs and adults feed on sap of trees including mulberry and in rutaceae family.
In early summer around May, emerged nymphs cover their body with white cotton-like filaments to protect themselves from foreign enemies.
●Length about 9 to 11 mm
●Adults Flight Season July to about October
Found in woods, green space and flowerbeds from flatlands to mountains.
The entire body is beautiful light green with pink edged triangular-shaped forewings that the Japanese name Aoba-Hagoromo literally meaning blue leave plumage is very suitable for this species.
Hind wings are white and normally covered by fore wings.
Species in ricaniidae family normally rest with wings spread out to their sides but this species rest with wings held close to the body in a vertical position.
Adults are seen from mid-July to late-July and often found on trees in groups.
Fly away immediately at a touch.
Both nymphs and adults feed on sap of trees including mulberry and in rutaceae family.
In early summer around May, emerged nymphs cover their body with white cotton-like filaments to protect themselves from foreign enemies.
●Length about 9 to 11 mm
●Adults Flight Season July to about October