Ant-mimic treehopper

Found this little on on an unknown plant in district Commewijne Suriname

comments (12)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Love how much you managed to magnify it, they really are tiny. The details are bizarre. Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  Some where I've read your wish to see it a bit larger, so here it is, you're welcome Ferdy. Canon R7 / 100 mm macro.
  Posted one year ago, modified one year ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Early Christmas for me :) Posted one year ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

What a clever treehopper. Amazing Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Niel. Posted one year ago

Neptune

Lion

Great shot Ernst! Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  I've been called Paul, Neptune !! Posted one year ago
2. 1. Neptune
    
    Lion
    
    Sincerest apologies Paul! Senior moment! Posted one year ago
  2. 1. Paul Dirksen
      
      Lion
      
      Thats okay mate. Posted one year ago

Christine Young

Lion

Wow, that's cool! From the thumbnail, I thought it was an ant on a newly-molted treehopper. Posted one year ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  That means that he fooled you too Christine Posted one year ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    For sure! Posted one year ago

The Ant-Mimicking Treehopper

The ant-mimicking treehopper (Cyphonia clavata) keeps itself safe from predators by pretending to be an ant. What looks like an ant is actually extension growths on its body - which most other insect species are incapable of creating.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Paul Dirksen