Buffalo Treehopper vs Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buffalo Treehopper | Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stictocephala bisonia | Palomena prasina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, 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.
Shield Bug
Also called stink bugs for the foul-smelling liquid they release when disturbed. Changes color from bright green in summer to bronze-brown before overwintering.
Did You Know?
Shield bugs can change color with the seasons — they produce green pigment in summer for leaf camouflage and switch to brown in autumn as leaves change.