Arctic Seed Bug vs Redeye Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Seed Bug | Redeye Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nysius groenlandicus | Psaltoda moerens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Iceland, Svalbard | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Seed Bug
A small, elongate grayish-brown seed bug with a narrow body and prominent eyes. It feeds on seeds and plant sap in Arctic tundra. Adults can tolerate freezing temperatures and are active throughout the short summer.
Did You Know?
This is one of the very few true bugs found in Greenland, where it survives on seeds of the limited Arctic flora.
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.