Blue Shieldbug vs Mountain Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Shieldbug | Mountain Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zicrona caerulea | Cicadetta montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 20-26 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Blue Shieldbug
A metallic blue-green predatory stink bug found across Europe and Asia. It specializes in hunting flea beetles and other small chrysomelid beetles on low vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few stink bugs in Europe with a brilliant metallic blue sheen, making it unmistakable.
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.