Locust Treehopper vs Saga Longhorn Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Locust Treehopper Saga Longhorn Beetle
Scientific Name Thelia bimaculata Batocera lineolata
Order Hemiptera Coleoptera
Family Membracidae Cerambycidae
Size 8-11 mm 40-55 mm
Habitat Grasslands Grasslands
Diet Sap Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions Eastern North America Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Locust Treehopper

A large, dull-colored treehopper found on black locust trees across eastern North America. It produces copious honeydew that attracts ant attendants.

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Did You Know?

Ant colonies compete fiercely over access to these treehoppers, as they are prolific honeydew producers.

Saga Longhorn Beetle

A large longhorn beetle with pale greenish-grey elytra marked with dark spots and lines. Its larvae develop in living hardwood trees over two to three years.

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Did You Know?

Adults make a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their elytra when handled.