Ant-Mimicking Treehopper vs Giant Lobster Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper | Giant Lobster Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyphonia clavata | Henschoutedenia flexivitta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Membracidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.