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 species are 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 (Fabricius, 1803)
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