Horned Treehopper vs Rodrigues Giant Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Treehopper | Rodrigues Giant Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centrotus cornutus | Cratopus adspersus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Rodrigues Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Rodrigues Giant Weevil
A large weevil endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene archipelago. It is one of the most threatened beetles in the Indian Ocean.
Did You Know?
Loss of native forest has reduced its habitat to less than one percent of Rodrigues Island.