Smoky Rubyspot vs Brazilian Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Rubyspot | Brazilian Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hetaerina titia | Bocydium globulare |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.
Brazilian Treehopper
One of the most bizarre insects alive — its helmet has bulbous globular projections resembling a tiny helicopter. The structures may confuse predators about the insects true shape.
Did You Know?
The treehoppers wild head ornaments are made from a modified pronotum — these structures evolved from wing-like precursors and are unlike anything else in the insect world.