Keeled Treehopper vs West African Lantern Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Keeled Treehopper | West African Lantern Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entylia carinata | Zanna tenebrosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 50-70 mm including head process |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) |
| 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.
West African Lantern Bug
A large planthopper with an elongated head process and colorful wings. The forewings are cryptically patterned while the hindwings display bright colors when spread. Despite its name, it does not produce light.
Did You Know?
The enlarged head process was once thought to glow in the dark, giving this group its misleading common name of lantern bugs.