Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Saw Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Saw Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Prosopocoilus inclinatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-75 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea |
| 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.
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.