Thorn-Mimic Treehopper vs South American Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper | South American Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enchenopa binotata | Deois flavopicta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela |
| 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.
South American Spittlebug
A dark brown and yellow spittlebug that is a major pest of tropical pasture grasses in Brazil. Nymphs produce protective frothy spittle masses on grass stems.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks can damage millions of hectares of Brazilian pasture, causing estimated annual losses of over $2 billion.