Clown Bug vs Citrus Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clown Bug | Citrus Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mictis profana | Clastoptera undulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Clastopteridae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southeastern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clown Bug
A large Australian coreid bug also known as the crusader bug for the cross-shaped pattern on its back. It is a common garden visitor.
Did You Know?
The white cross pattern on its folded wings gives it the alternate name 'crusader bug' in Australia.
Citrus Spittlebug
A small oval-shaped spittlebug with dark brown and cream banding. Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on pecan, citrus, and other trees throughout the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Spittle masses produced by the nymphs can be so abundant on pecan trees that they rain down on people walking beneath, giving the impression of a light drizzle.