Cassini Periodical Cicada vs Alpine Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cassini Periodical Cicada | Alpine Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada cassini | Carpocoris purpureipennis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 11-14 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species | Europe, Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cassini Periodical Cicada
A 17-year periodical cicada distinguished from related species by its all-black underside and distinctive buzzing call. It often emerges alongside M. septendecim in the same broods.
Did You Know?
Its call sounds like a rapid series of ticks followed by a buzz, distinctly different from the pharaoh-like drone of its sibling species.
Alpine Shield Bug
A colorful shield bug found in alpine and subalpine meadows. Its coloring varies from green to brownish-purple depending on the season.
Did You Know?
It changes color from green in summer to brown before hibernation in autumn.