Family overview
Bizarre, enlarged pronotum forming horns, hooks, shields, or thorn-like projections that mimic plant parts. Some of the most morphologically unusual insects.
Many have ant mutualisms — ants protect treehoppers in exchange for honeydew.
At a glance
Family facts.
Distribution
Worldwide
Habitat
Terrestrial · Plants
Approx. species
3,200
Notable members
Buffalo treehopper, thornbug, brazilian treehopper (with elaborate orb 'helmet')