Brown Stink Bug vs Lyric Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Stink Bug | Lyric Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschistus servus | Neotibicen lyricen |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern and Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Stink Bug
A dull brownish shield bug common throughout North America. It has a typical pentatomid shape with slightly pointed shoulders. It is a significant pest of cotton, soybeans, and corn.
Did You Know?
This species overwinters as an adult under leaf litter and can survive temperatures well below freezing.
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.