The treehopper is a family of small insects best known for their grotesquely enlarged pronotum, a shield-like structure on their back that often mimics thorns or leaves for camouflage. These sap-sucking insects use specialized mouthparts to pierce plant stems and are often found in a mutualistic relationship with ants that consume the sugary honeydew they excrete. #insectsofinstagram #evolution #wildlife #worldwide #learnmore #educational #macrophotography #ecology #insects #natureisbeautiful #n

Brazilian Treehopper 🪲 Most Bizarre Bug Ever?! Forget everything you thought you knew about bugs! The Brazilian Treehopper is here to warp your mind. This pea-sized rainforest dweller packs a bizarre punch with its spiky, otherworldly helmet. Is it some kind of alien visitor? A secret government experiment gone wrong? Tune in to unlock the mysteries of the Brazilian Treehopper, the bug that might just be the most bizarre creature on Earth! #BrazilianTreehopper #Bug #BizarreBug #Treehopper | 1 M

Treehoppers have evolved an ingenious way to communicate without a sound—and they're making a racket. http://bit.ly/25zquww (Video by Flora Lichtman) | bioGraphic

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