Keeled Treehopper vs Alpine Ground Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | Alpine Ground Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Geocoris grylloides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Geocoridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Southern Europe, Mediterranean mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.
Alpine Ground Bug
A small, big-eyed predatory bug of dry mountain slopes. It uses its large eyes to spot and stalk small arthropod prey.
Did You Know?
Its disproportionately large eyes give it almost 360-degree vision for spotting prey.