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title: "Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper"  
description: "A brief explanation about the brazilian treehopper and its facts"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-10-21  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2965/bizarre-looking-brazilian-treehopper  
category: "animals"  
tags: ["brazilian treehopper", "insect", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper

![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/13b645b5-e09d-4164-b80f-9792f8715f1a.jpeg) ![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/a2c51d63-46bd-413a-951b-e91c40c9887d.jpeg) The Brazilian treehopper also known as Bocydium globulare is a type of insect in the Membracidae family. ![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/adb9c5f9-7ee9-48e7-ba8e-1d8be9740c59.jpeg) They are also famously known for their unique look and native to South America, and have been introduced to Africa, Asia, and Australia. ![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/a79dbf8b-3a40-4373-b453-177608febe9b.jpeg) It is a 5-6mm insect, features a cluster of ball-shaped growths on its back, possibly used to camouflage or deter predators. ![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/ee2a8353-829a-453f-a0cd-32b38848a9bd.jpeg) They are sapsuckers, feed on plant sap, potentially causing crop pests but also playing a crucial role in ecosystem pollination. ![Bizarre looking brazilian treehopper](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/fce10917-c03f-463c-ac74-abb14436731b/images/a77d4492-bb09-4075-b0e4-4d2d4a2148f4.jpeg) They are not harmful to humans but can cause crop infestations. Hand removal or mild insecticidal soap can be used to control infestations.

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