Rhotana pavo

About the Rhotana pavo

A flatid planthopper in the genus Rhotana, its species name 'pavo' (peacock) referring to eye-like or iridescent patterning on the wings reminiscent of a peacock's tail.

Shares the tented wing posture and sap-feeding habits typical of Flatidae, found on forest understorey vegetation and detected mainly by careful searching of leaves and stems rather than in flight. Not assessed for conservation status.