Desert Cicada vs Valley Jerusalem Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Cicada | Valley Jerusalem Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diceroprocta semicincta | Stenopelmatus pictus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Stenopelmatidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Cicada
A heat-loving cicada found throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. Its shrill call is one of the most characteristic sounds of the desert summer.
Did You Know?
It sweats through tiny pores to cool itself, one of the few insects known to use evaporative cooling.
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.