Black locust treehopper (Vanduzea arquata)

Black locust treehopper, a reference photo — Photo: Judy Gallagher · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Vanduzea arquata, the black locust treehopper, is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae. It is found in North America. Females lay their eggs in the buds of black locust trees. These membracids are attended to by ants, such as Formica subsericea.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black locust treehopper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Vanduzea triguttata
Vanduzea segmentata
Gargara projecta
Gargara rubrogranulata
Gargara genistae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Membracidae
Genus: Vanduzea
Species: Vanduzea arquata

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