Aphid vs Superb Green Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphid | Superb Green Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myzus persicae | Neotibicen superbus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 33-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aphid
Tiny sap-sucking insects with extraordinary reproduction. Can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) and give birth to live young that are already pregnant, telescoping generations.
Did You Know?
Aphids can telescope generations — a female can contain a developing daughter, who already has a developing granddaughter inside her, all without mating.
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.