Lesser Water Boatman vs Highclere Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Water Boatman | Highclere Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sigara striata | Heteronotus trinodosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Corixidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Water Boatman
A small water boatman with fine dark striations across its forewings. It is among the most abundant aquatic insects in European standing waters. It feeds by scraping algae and organic material from submerged surfaces.
Did You Know?
In Mexico, a related species' eggs are harvested in such quantities from lake surfaces that they are dried and sold as a traditional food called 'ahuautle,' once known as Mexican caviar.
Highclere Treehopper
A Neotropical treehopper with three distinct knobs on its elongated pronotum. It is an ant-attended species found in lowland tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The three bumps on its pronotum may mimic the appearance of ant-tended scale insects to avoid predation.