Water Treader vs Keeled Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Treader | Keeled Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesovelia mulsanti | Entylia carinata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Mesoveliidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Americas, from United States to South America | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Treader
A tiny, bright green semi-aquatic bug that walks on the surface of still waters among floating vegetation. It is widespread across the Americas and is often found on lily pads and duckweed. Both winged and wingless forms exist.
Did You Know?
It hunts by detecting the tiny ripples made by struggling prey items on the water surface, running across lily pads and open water to reach them.
Keeled Treehopper
A small, flattened treehopper with a pronounced dorsal keel running along its pronotum. It is widespread across the Americas on many host plants.
Did You Know?
Its flat, leaf-like profile makes it look like a tiny bump or bud on a plant stem.