Jewelled Frog Beetle vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewelled Frog Beetle | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sagra buqueti | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Jewelled Frog Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle with enlarged hind legs resembling a frog's. Males use their powerful legs in combat over mates.
Did You Know?
Males' hind femora can be twice as thick as females', used for grappling rivals.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.