Bee Killer Assassin Bug vs Minmin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Killer Assassin Bug | Minmin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apiomerus crassipes | Hyalessa maculaticollis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 33-38 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Parks |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Killer Assassin Bug
An assassin bug that coats its legs with plant resin to capture bees visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
It applies sticky resin from plants to its forelegs like a trapping glue.
Minmin Cicada
A Japanese cicada known as 'minminzemi' with a green and black body and transparent wings. Its distinctive 'min-min-min' call is one of the iconic sounds of Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
Its call is so culturally significant in Japan that it is frequently used as a sound effect in anime and films to instantly establish a summer setting.