Three-Horned Treehopper vs Bed Bug Hunter

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Three-Horned Treehopper Bed Bug Hunter
Scientific Name Ceresa taurina Reduvius personatus
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Membracidae Reduviidae
Size 8-10 mm 16-19 mm
Habitat Gardens Underground
Diet Fruit Feeders Predators
Regions North America Europe, North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Three-Horned Treehopper

A green treehopper with three pointed pronotal horns giving it a distinctive crown-like silhouette. It is a minor pest of various ornamental and fruit trees in North America.

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Did You Know?

Females cut slits in bark to lay eggs, and these oviposition scars can damage young fruit tree branches, occasionally causing economic losses in nurseries.

Bed Bug Hunter

An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.

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Did You Know?

Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.