Widefooted Treehopper vs Valenzuela Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Widefooted Treehopper | Valenzuela Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylenchia latipes | Valenzuela flavidus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 2.0-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.