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Science Snapshot Image of the Day: Bison-Shaped Bug Named for its humped back, the buffalo treehopper sucks juice from plants.

Treehopper insects are some of nature’s most peculiar creations. With spiny helmets, ball-like bumps, and trident-shaped structures growing from their backs, they’ve fascinated scientists for decades.

Bocydium globulare, a treehopper with an unusual, helicopter-like helmet. Andreas Kay via Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 As their name suggests, treehoppers are capable of some amazing acrobatics. But ...