Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Stag-jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Stag-jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Dorysthenes buqueti |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 40-70mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| 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.
Stag-jawed Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles in males resembling those of stag beetles. It is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
In Thailand the larvae are roasted and eaten as a popular street food snack.