Treehopper vs Golden Metallic Longhorn

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Treehopper Golden Metallic Longhorn
Scientific Name Cladonota benitezi Tmesisternus isabellae
Order Hemiptera Coleoptera
Family Membracidae Cerambycidae
Size 5-8 mm 20-35 mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Sap Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions South America Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua region)
Conservation Data Deficient Data Deficient

Treehopper

A bizarre treehopper with an elaborate pronotal helmet covered in ball-like projections.

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Did You Know?

Its pronotal sculpture may mimic a parasitic fungus to deter predators.

Golden Metallic Longhorn

A rare longhorn beetle with striking golden or coppery metallic elytra covered in a fine pubescence. The body is elongated with very long antennae banded in black and gold.

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Did You Know?

The metallic coloration changes depending on ambient humidity, appearing more golden in dry conditions and more coppery when wet.