Thorn-Mimic Treehopper vs Yellow Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper | Yellow Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enchenopa binotata | Empis stercorea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Empididae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.