Madagascar Lantern Bug vs Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Lantern Bug | Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanna madagascariensis | Cladonota benitezi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Membracidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Madagascar Lantern Bug
A large planthopper with a bulbous snout-like head projection and colorful spotted hindwings. The forewings are cryptically patterned to resemble bark while the hindwings flash warning colors.
Did You Know?
Despite the name lantern bug, its head projection does not glow; the myth originated from early naturalists' erroneous observations.
Treehopper
A bizarre treehopper with an elaborate pronotal helmet covered in ball-like projections.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal sculpture may mimic a parasitic fungus to deter predators.