Apache Cicada vs Triatoma lecticularia
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Cicada | Triatoma lecticularia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diceroprocta apache | Triatoma lecticularia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.
Triatoma lecticularia
A kissing bug found across the southeastern United States that occasionally invades homes. Its name references its historical association with beds.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'lecticularia' derives from the Latin for 'small bed,' reflecting early encounters in sleeping quarters.