Oak Treehopper vs Water Measurer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Treehopper | Water Measurer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycotis vittata | Hydrometra australis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Americas, from southern United States to South America |
| 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.
Water Measurer
A very slender, elongate semi-aquatic bug that walks slowly on water surfaces in the Americas. Its head is exceptionally long and narrow with a small rostrum at the tip. It moves with slow, deliberate steps along pond margins.
Did You Know?
It is so lightweight that it can walk on the water surface without breaking the surface tension, leaving no visible dimples where its feet contact the water.