Horned Treehopper vs Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Treehopper | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centrotus cornutus | Cimbex luteus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.