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

485K views · 12K 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