Desert Stink Bug vs Malagasy Mottled Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Stink Bug | Malagasy Mottled Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa ligata | Yanga argyrea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Stink Bug
A green shield bug with a distinctive orange or red border found in arid western North America. It feeds on a variety of desert shrubs and weeds.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands that smells like cilantro to some people.
Malagasy Mottled Cicada
A silvery-gray cicada with mottled wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. Males produce a distinctive metallic buzzing song.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'argyrea' means silvery, referring to the fine silvery scales that cover its body and wings.