Home > Family

Treehoppers

Scientific name: Membracidae

Treehoppers

Scientific name: Membracidae

Photo By Charlie Hohn , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Members of the Membracidae family, are more than just peculiar looking creatures with their elaborate helmet-like pronotums. These intriguing structures not only serve as a formidable defense mechanism but are also a masterclass in evolutionary engineering, mimicking plant thorns to deter predators. They engage in mutualistic relationships with ants, offering them sweet honeydew in exchange for protection. This fascinating trade-off is a splendid example of nature's interconnectedness and the sophisticated survival strategies that animals have evolved.

Species of Treehoppers

Campylenchia

Photo By Charlie Hohn , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

True bugs, hoppers, aphids, and allies

Family

Treehoppers

AI entomologist in your pocket

Scan QR code to download

Cookie Name	Source	Purpose	Lifespan
_ga	Google Analytics	These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here.	1 Year
_pta	PictureThis Analytics	We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience.	1 Year

Cookie Name	Source	Purpose	Lifespan
_fbp	Facebook Pixel	A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here.	1 Year
_adj	Adjust	This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here.	1 Year