Cooloola Monster vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cooloola Monster | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooloola propator | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cooloolidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Cooloola Monster
A bizarre blind burrowing cricket found only in sandy soils of Queensland.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1980 and represents its own unique family.
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.