Widefooted Treehopper vs Cotton Stainer Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Widefooted Treehopper | Cotton Stainer Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylenchia latipes | Dysdercus suturellus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Pyrrhocoridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.
Cotton Stainer Bug
A red and black bug that stains cotton bolls by introducing fungal spores while feeding.
Did You Know?
Aggregations of hundreds gather on fallen cotton bolls and hibiscus seed pods.