Widefooted Treehopper vs Water Treader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Widefooted Treehopper | Water Treader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campylenchia latipes | Mesovelia mulsanti |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Mesoveliidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Americas, from United States to South 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.
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.