Keeled Treehopper vs Cicada Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | Cicada Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Pselliopus barberi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | North America |
| 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.
Cicada Assassin Bug
A colorful orange and black assassin bug that specializes in hunting cicadas. It uses its powerful raptorial forelegs and venomous bite to subdue large prey.
Did You Know?
It detects cicada prey primarily through the vibrations cicadas produce when calling for mates.