Coreid Bug vs Empress Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Coreid Bug Empress Cicada
Scientific Name Thasus neocalifornicus Pomponia imperatoria
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Coreidae Cicadidae
Size 30-40 mm 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan
Habitat Heathland Forests
Diet Seed Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions North America Asia
Conservation Least Concern Data Deficient

Coreid Bug

One of the largest leaf-footed bugs in North America with vivid nymph coloration.

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Did You Know?

Nymphs are brilliant metallic blue and red before turning drab brown as adults.

Empress Cicada

The largest cicada species in the world with a wingspan up to 200 mm. Found in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Its body length exceeds 70 mm.

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Did You Know?

With a wingspan of 20 cm, this is the worlds largest cicada — it is so heavy that it makes an audible buzzing thump when it crashes into tree trunks while flying.