Treehopper vs Aurora Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Treehopper | Aurora Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cladonota benitezi | Morpho aurora |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America | South America (Peru, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Treehopper
A bizarre treehopper with an elaborate pronotal helmet covered in ball-like projections.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal sculpture may mimic a parasitic fungus to deter predators.
Aurora Morpho
A relatively small Morpho butterfly with a distinctive reddish-orange band across its dark brown wings, quite unlike the blue of most relatives. The undersides feature complex brown and ochre patterns with small eyespots. It inhabits montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Morpho species that lacks blue coloration entirely, instead displaying warm orange and brown tones.