Ant-Mimicking Treehopper vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyphonia clavata | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Membracidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.