Orange Assassin Bug vs Widefooted Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Assassin Bug | Widefooted Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platymeris rhadamanthus | Campylenchia latipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Assassin Bug
A large black assassin bug with striking orange-red markings on the connexivum and legs. Found in East African forests where it hunts other arthropods. Like other Platymeris species, it can spit defensive saliva.
Did You Know?
In captivity, it is one of the most commonly kept pet insects, valued for its dramatic coloring and fascinating predatory behavior.
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.