Buffalo Treehopper vs Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buffalo Treehopper | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stictocephala bisonia | Archips podana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 20-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buffalo Treehopper
A small, bright green treehopper with a distinctive triangular pronotum that makes it resemble a miniature American bison when viewed from above. It is a minor pest of fruit trees.
Did You Know?
The buffalo treehopper communicates with others by sending substrate-borne vibrations through plant stems, essentially using the plant itself as a telephone line.
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.