Streamlined Backswimmer vs Three-Horned Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Streamlined Backswimmer | Three-Horned Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notonecta irrorata | Ceresa taurina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Notonectidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.
Three-Horned Treehopper
A green treehopper with three pointed pronotal horns giving it a distinctive crown-like silhouette. It is a minor pest of various ornamental and fruit trees in North America.
Did You Know?
Females cut slits in bark to lay eggs, and these oviposition scars can damage young fruit tree branches, occasionally causing economic losses in nurseries.