Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Neotropical Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Neotropical Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Buenoa antigone |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper
A small green wedge-shaped treehopper that is a pest of soybeans and alfalfa. It girdles plant stems during egg-laying, causing significant crop damage.
Did You Know?
Its stem-girdling egg-laying habit can cause soybean plants to snap at the base in strong winds.
Neotropical Backswimmer
A small aquatic bug that swims upside-down using its long oar-like hind legs. Its pale ventral surface provides camouflage when viewed from below against the sky.
Did You Know?
It carries a silvery air bubble on its belly that functions like a physical gill, extracting dissolved oxygen from the water.