Bear Cicada vs Ant Damsel Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bear Cicada | Ant Damsel Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotympana facialis | Himacerus mirmicoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nabidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bear Cicada
A large black cicada common throughout Japan, known locally as 'kuma-zemi.' It is one of the dominant summer-singing species in Japanese cities.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'kuma-zemi' means 'bear cicada' due to its large dark body.
Ant Damsel Bug
A slender brown predatory bug whose nymphs remarkably mimic ants for protection from predators. Adults lose the ant-like appearance and become typical damsel bugs. It is a beneficial predator in European gardens and fields.
Did You Know?
The young nymphs are such convincing ant mimics that they even walk with a jerky, ant-like gait, fooling both predators and entomologists at first glance.