European Froghopper vs Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Froghopper | Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora europaea | Tessaratoma papillosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Tessaratomidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Froghopper
A common froghopper across European woodlands, feeding on various broad-leaved trees. Adults are well camouflaged on bark with mottled brown coloration.
Did You Know?
Like all froghoppers, its powerful hind legs can launch it instantly into the air to escape threats.
Tessaratomid Giant Shield Bug
A very large, robust shield bug that is a serious pest of lychee and longan trees in Asia. Adults are yellowish-brown and can spray a caustic defensive fluid. It is one of the largest true bugs in the Hemiptera order.
Did You Know?
It can spray a caustic chemical from its thoracic glands that causes intense burning pain and temporary blindness if it contacts the eyes of a predator or person.