Anchor Stink Bug vs Decula Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anchor Stink Bug | Decula Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stiretrus anchorago | Magicicada septendecula |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 22-26 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States, co-occurring with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.
Decula Periodical Cicada
The smallest of the 17-year periodical cicada species with a distinctive ticking call. It is often the least abundant species within a periodical cicada brood.
Did You Know?
It is the rarest of the three 17-year species and was not described as a separate species until 1962.