Bornean Green Cicada vs South American Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Green Cicada | South American Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dundubia vaginata | Deois flavopicta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm body length | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela |
| 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.
South American Spittlebug
A dark brown and yellow spittlebug that is a major pest of tropical pasture grasses in Brazil. Nymphs produce protective frothy spittle masses on grass stems.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks can damage millions of hectares of Brazilian pasture, causing estimated annual losses of over $2 billion.