Cicada Assassin Bug vs Putnam's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Assassin Bug | Putnam's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pselliopus barberi | Platypedia putnami |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Putnam's Cicada
A small, dark cicada found in arid pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western US. It produces quiet clicks rather than the loud buzzing of typical cicadas.
Did You Know?
Instead of singing, males attract females by tapping their wings together to produce soft clicking sounds.