Horseshoe-shaped Treehopper, Sphongophorus ballistaimage credit: artour_a

Horseshoe-shaped Treehopper, Sphongophorus ballistaimage credit: Lon&Queta

Horseshoe-shaped Treehopper, Sphongophorus ballistaimage credit: artour_a

Horseshoe-shaped Treehopper, Sphongophorus ballistaimage credit: newscientist.com
Habitat: South America
Status: No Conservation Concerns

This peculiar little creature is a Horseshoe-shaped Treehopper (Sphongophorus ballista).

Apparently it’s shape is supposed to allow it to mimic a dried leaf. Looks more like a horn to me? Maybe it’s mimicking a UNICORN HORN?!!

THEY COULD REALLY EXIST!!!!!!!!!!

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ok, I’m obviously exhausted and about to go insane. Goodnight all!