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 2 years 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 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Early Christmas for me :) Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

What a clever treehopper. Amazing Posted 2 years ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Niel. Posted 2 years ago

Neptune

Lion

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

Christine Young

Lion

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