Thorn-Mimic Treehopper vs Acanaloniid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper | Acanaloniid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enchenopa binotata | Acanalonia conica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Acanaloniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
A small treehopper with a hump-shaped pronotum that mimics a plant thorn or bud. It is a complex of cryptic species defined by host plant preferences.
Did You Know?
It is actually a complex of multiple species that diverged by adapting to different host plants.
Acanaloniid Planthopper
A small bright green planthopper with broad leaf-shaped wings that provide excellent camouflage among foliage. Its rounded, tent-like wing profile is distinctive among North American planthoppers.
Did You Know?
Its bright green color so perfectly matches living leaves that it is nearly invisible when resting on foliage, often noticed only when it jumps away.