Bornean Green Cicada vs Poultry Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Green Cicada | Poultry Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dundubia vaginata | Haematosiphon inodorus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm body length | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Green Cicada
A large, bright green cicada with translucent wings and a powerful, resonant call. Males produce a continuous buzzing drone from specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The males' chorus at dusk can be so loud that it becomes physically painful to human ears at close range.
Poultry Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of poultry native to North America that is closely related to bed bugs. Heavy infestations can cause anemia and reduced egg production in chickens.
Did You Know?
Its natural hosts are cliff-nesting raptors, but it has adapted to parasitize domestic poultry.