Horned Treehopper vs Promethea Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Treehopper | Promethea Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centrotus cornutus | Callosamia promethea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | Wingspan 75-95mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| 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.
Promethea Moth
A large silk moth with strong sexual dimorphism. Males are dark with tan margins while females are reddish-brown with lighter markings.
Did You Know?
Males fly during the afternoon which is unusual for silk moths and they are sometimes mistaken for dark-colored swallowtail butterflies.