Japanese Giant Water Bug vs Three-Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Giant Water Bug | Three-Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lethocerus deyrolli | Ceresa taurina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Belostomatidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 48-65 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Japanese Giant Water Bug
Known as 'ta-garame' in Japanese, this is one of Japan's largest aquatic insects. A fearsome ambush predator that can catch small fish and frogs. Has declined dramatically due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Males of this species guard the eggs, which the female glues to emergent vegetation above water, by periodically climbing up to moisten them.
Three-Horned Treehopper
A green treehopper with three pointed pronotal horns giving it a distinctive crown-like silhouette. It is a minor pest of various ornamental and fruit trees in North America.
Did You Know?
Females cut slits in bark to lay eggs, and these oviposition scars can damage young fruit tree branches, occasionally causing economic losses in nurseries.