Raspberry Beetle vs Buffalo Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Buffalo Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Stictocephala bisonia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Buffalo Treehopper
A small, bright green treehopper with a distinctive triangular pronotum that makes it resemble a miniature American bison when viewed from above. It is a minor pest of fruit trees.
Did You Know?
The buffalo treehopper communicates with others by sending substrate-borne vibrations through plant stems, essentially using the plant itself as a telephone line.