Cactus Dodger Cicada vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cactus Dodger Cicada | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacama valvata | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cactus Dodger Cicada
A robust desert cicada that feeds on native desert shrubs in the American Southwest. Males produce a distinctive buzzing call in the hottest hours.
Did You Know?
Its dark coloring helps it warm up quickly in the cool desert mornings so it can begin calling earlier.
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.