Horned Treehopper vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Treehopper | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centrotus cornutus | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern 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.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.