Decula Periodical Cicada vs Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Decula Periodical Cicada | Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada septendecula | Liturgusa sp. |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicadidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 22-26 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States, co-occurring with other Magicicada species | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Decula Periodical Cicada
The smallest of the 17-year periodical cicada species with a distinctive ticking call. It is often the least abundant species within a periodical cicada brood.
Did You Know?
It is the rarest of the three 17-year species and was not described as a separate species until 1962.
Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis species that lives on tree bark and is superbly camouflaged. Rather than ambushing prey, it actively chases insects across bark surfaces at high speed.
Did You Know?
Bark mantises are among the fastest-running mantis species and will sprint across tree bark at speeds that rival many ground-dwelling predatory insects.