Buffalo Treehopper
Cladonota apicalis
The adult is a small sap-feeding treehopper found on shrubs and trees, where it often rests along twigs and stems. Its enlarged pronotum forms a horned, thorn-like helmet that helps break up its outline and may make it harder for predators to handle. Adults can jump sharply and use their wings for short flights when disturbed. A notable feature of treehoppers is their use of substrate-borne vibrations, sending signals through the plant rather than making loud airborne calls.
- Type
- Horn
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
- Buffalo Treehopper