African Cicada vs Triatoma rubida
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cicada | Triatoma rubida |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura hirtipennis | Triatoma rubida |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm body length | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Cicada
A large cicada with brownish wings and a stout body. Males produce a deafening chorus using specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen during the hot hours of the day.
Did You Know?
The sound of a cicada chorus can reach over 100 decibels, making them among the loudest insects in the world.
Triatoma rubida
A reddish-brown kissing bug found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It frequently enters homes and its bite can cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly reported triatomine species entering homes in Arizona.