Three-Horned Treehopper vs Redeye Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Horned Treehopper | Redeye Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceresa taurina | Psaltoda moerens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| 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.
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.
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.