Ugandan Frog Leafhopper vs Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ugandan Frog Leafhopper | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batracomorphus ruthae | Enchenopa binotata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadellidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ugandan Frog Leafhopper
One of seven new frog-like leafhoppers discovered in Uganda's Kibale National Park in 2025. Named in honor of the describing scientist's late mother Ruth.
Did You Know?
Seven of these bizarre frog-shaped leafhoppers were discovered simultaneously in one Ugandan rainforest — suggesting many more undiscovered species await in tropical canopies.
Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
A small treehopper with a hump-shaped pronotum that mimics a plant thorn or bud. It is a complex of cryptic species defined by host plant preferences.
Did You Know?
It is actually a complex of multiple species that diverged by adapting to different host plants.