485K views · 10K reactions | Today's creature: Brazilian Treehopper The Brazilian treehopper is a species of insect belonging to the treehopper family. It has unusual appendages on its thorax. While Bocydium can be found throughout the world, they are most prevalent in Africa, North and South America, Asia and Australia. (Wikipedia) Video from @1minuteanimals IG | Angry Trini | Facebook

Today's Creature: Cyphonia Clavata " Treehopper" Cyphonia clavata. This treehopper looks more like an ant than the flying insect it is. Its costume, called a "helmet," grows out of its upper back. Treehoppers are masters of disguise—they might look like a leaf, a thorn, a twig, or bark. Treehoppers and thorn bugs are members of the family Membracidae, a group of insects related to the cicadas and the leafhoppers. About 3,200 species of treehoppers in over 400 genera are known. They are found on