Buffalo Treehopper vs Ricaniid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buffalo Treehopper | Ricaniid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stictocephala bisonia | Ricania speculum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Ricaniidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Ricaniid Planthopper
A broad-winged planthopper with dark, glossy wings held tent-like over its body. It is a pest of tea, coffee, and various fruit trees across Asia.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs produce long waxy tail filaments that may help them parachute safely if they fall from host plants.