Double Drummer Cicada vs Eastern Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Double Drummer Cicada | Eastern Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thopha saccata | Cimex adjunctus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Double Drummer Cicada
Australia's largest cicada, producing an extremely loud call. Males have large hollow abdominal sacs that amplify their song.
Did You Know?
Their call can exceed 100 decibels, making them one of the loudest insects on Earth.
Eastern Bat Bug
A blood-feeding ectoparasite primarily of bats in eastern North America. It can bite humans when bat colonies are removed from buildings.
Did You Know?
It is nearly indistinguishable from the common bed bug and requires microscopic examination to tell apart.