Cicada Assassin Bug vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicada Assassin Bug | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pselliopus barberi | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.