Aconophora compressa (Lantana Stemsucking Treehopper)

HEMIPTERA: Membracidae: Membracinae: Aconophorini

Introduced from Mexico and Central America to control Lantana - unfortunately also attacks non-target species such as the exotic ornamental Fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum).

There are no native members of the tribe Aconophorini in Australia.