Bladder Cicada vs Blue-Green Sharpshooter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bladder Cicada | Blue-Green Sharpshooter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cystosoma saundersii | Graphocephala atropunctata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bladder Cicada
An Australian cicada with a remarkably inflated translucent green abdomen in males. The hollow abdomen acts as a resonating chamber for its call.
Did You Know?
The male's abdomen is almost entirely hollow and balloon-like, functioning as a living loudspeaker.
Blue-Green Sharpshooter
A strikingly colored blue-green leafhopper native to the western US. It is an important vector of Pierce's disease in California vineyards.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can transmit the devastating Xylella bacterium that kills grapevines and other crops.