Oak Treehopper vs Large Case Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Treehopper | Large Case Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycotis vittata | Metura elongatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | Case up to 15 cm long; male moth 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Treehopper
A colorful treehopper that feeds on oak twigs in eastern North America. Females exhibit maternal care by straddling their egg masses to protect them from parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Color morphs range from turquoise to red-orange depending on the population.
Large Case Moth
A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.
Did You Know?
The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.