Cotton Harlequin Bug vs Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotton Harlequin Bug | Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tectocoris diophthalmus | Centrotus cornutus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scutelleridae | Membracidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cotton Harlequin Bug
One of Australia's most colourful insects, with a brilliant metallic orange and iridescent blue-black shield-shaped body. The colour pattern varies between individuals, with females being larger and more brightly marked.
Did You Know?
Females guard their eggs and young nymphs, standing over them protectively in a rare display of maternal care for a bug.
Horned Treehopper
A European treehopper with two prominent lateral horns projecting from the pronotum. Its dark brown body and horn-like projections give it a distinctive silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
The paired pronotal horns may serve to make the insect harder for predators to swallow, functioning as an anti-predator defense.