Lantana treehopper (Aconophora compressa)

Lantana treehopper, a reference photo — Photo: James Niland from Brisbane, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Aconophora compressa is a species of insect in the treehopper family, Membracidae. It is known by the common names lantana bug, lantana treehopper, lantana stemsucking treehopper, and lantana sap-sucking bug.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lantana 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

Enchenopa gracilis
Ceraon vitta
Thelia bimaculata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Membracidae
Genus: Aconophora
Species: Aconophora compressa

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