Cicada Assassin Bug vs North American Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Assassin Bug | North American Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pselliopus barberi | Hemerobius ovalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 9-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cicada Assassin Bug
A colorful orange and black assassin bug that specializes in hunting cicadas. It uses its powerful raptorial forelegs and venomous bite to subdue large prey.
Did You Know?
It detects cicada prey primarily through the vibrations cicadas produce when calling for mates.
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.