Aconophora compressa
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
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. This insect is native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is best known as an import to Australia, where it was introduced in 1995 as an agent of biological pest control for the invasive plant species lantana (Lantana camara). Since the introduction of the treehopper on lantana, it has also been found in abundance on fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum). The propensity of the insect to attack non-target plant species inspired greater attention to testing of potential biocontrol agents before their release. It also suggests the importance of monitoring such releases for longer periods to track their activity.
This treehopper is brown in color and up to 8 millimeters long with a thorn-shaped body. It produces a large amount of honeydew. The bug is gregarious, gathering in large numbers to suck the sap from the stems of plants. Most of its known host species are in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. In its native range in Mexico it is only associated with plants... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Mexico City | 🇲🇽 México | |
| 3 | Sydney | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lantana Treehopper sighting in Mexico City on a given day, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 191st most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
September
In that month about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lantana Treehopper in Mexico City on a given day, against under 5% in October to August, the lowest months. That is one of Mexico City's wettest months, with about 150 mm of rain against 5 mm in December.
Between 2 and 5 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Lantana Treehopper sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
2nd of 3
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lantana Treehopper sightings, Mexico City ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Brisbane (Australia, about 10%).
Same family: Membracidae
The closest relatives of the Lantana Treehopper that you can see in Mexico City (family Membracidae, Typical Treehoppers) are Mexican Treehopper (about 20%) and Enchenopa quadricolor (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lantana Treehopper is recorded against all the insects logged in Mexico City (39 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
