Big-legged Bug vs Dog-Day Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | Dog-Day Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Neotibicen canicularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 27-33 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.