Membracidae Collection

Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

INDO 20-08 609
Orb Weaver Spider - with Planthopper, Membracidae Family, prey on web with stabilimentum pattern - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 29-Aug-20

Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) San Jose, Costa Rica

Branch cassava Manihot esculenta rustic sphinx
Branch of a cassava (Manihot esculenta) with rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica), larva and pupa of tetrio sphinx (Pseudosphinx tetrio) and garden tree-boa (Corallus enhydris)

Treehopper C014 / 4650
Treehopper on a plant stem. Treehoppers (family Membracidae) are insects whose bodies often take on bizarre forms thought to aid in camouflage. They are related to cicadas and leafhoppers

Thorn Bug (Umbonia crassicornis), close up, side view

Picture No. 11981159
Treehopper, Membracidae, Amazon Forest, Mamiraua Reserve, Brazil Treehopper, Membracidae, Amazon Forest, Mamirau Reserve, Brazil Date:

Picture No. 11980801
Treehopper, Membracidae, Amazon Forest, Mamiraua Reserve, Brazil Treehopper, Membracidae, Amazon Forest, Mamirau Reserve, Brazil Date:

Picture No. 11806894
Robber Fly Robber Fly (aka Assassin Fly) with Treehopper (Membracidae family) prey Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Illustration of Thorn Bugs (Umbonia crassicornis) on stem showing pronotal horns

Illustration of green Treehoppers on branch

Illustration of Treehopper showing thorn-like pronotum

Picture No. 10891100
Lantern Fly Fossil (Hemiptera: Membracidae) Date:

Thorn Bug, detail of face and brightly coloured horn, front view

Thorn Bug, detail of pointed, curved, brightly coloured horn, side view

Two Thorn Bugs with large multicolored crescent-shaped horn on their back and slender brown membranous wings, clinging to a branch disguised as thorns, side view

Treehopper leg, SEM
Treehopper leg, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) scan. Treehoppers (family Membracidae) communicate by sending vibrations through their host plants

Treehopper, 3D MRI scan
Treehopper, coloured 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Treehoppers (family Membracidae) are insects whose bodies often take on bizarre forms thought to aid in camouflage

Treehopper larvae and adults. Treehoppers (family: Membracidae) are insects that feed on the sap in plant stems. The numerous species take a wide variety of shapes

Ants harvesting treehopper honeydew
Ants (brown) harvesting treehopper (green) honeydew. Honeydew is a sugary substance excreted by certain insects and their larvae (here)

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Discover the fascinating world of Membracidae, a family of insects known for their unique and striking appearances. From the Treehopper (Alchisme grossa) in Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador to the Thornbug (Umbonia crassicornis) in San Jose, Costa Rica, these creatures captivate with their intricate designs. INDO 20-08 609 and Picture No. 11981159 showcase the mesmerizing beauty of these insects in their natural habitats. Branch cassava Manihot esculenta rustic sphinx serves as a perfect backdrop for Picture No. 11806894, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between Membracidae and plants. The illustration of Thorn Bugs on stem reveals their pronotal horns while green Treehoppers gracefully perch on branches in another captivating artwork. The thorn-like pronotum is a defining feature of Treehoppers as depicted in an illustration that showcases its distinctive appearance. In Picture No. 10891100, we get up close with a Thorn Bug's face and brightly colored horn from a front view perspective. Membracidae truly exemplifies nature's creativity through its diverse species and remarkable adaptations. Explore this enchanting world where artistry meets biology.