Empress Cicada vs Spined Soldier Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Empress Cicada | Spined Soldier Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pomponia imperatoria | Podisus maculiventris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Throughout North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
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.
Spined Soldier Bug
A beneficial predatory stink bug with prominent shoulder spines and a mottled brown body. It feeds on pest caterpillars and beetle larvae in gardens and agricultural fields.
Did You Know?
It is commercially reared and sold as a biological control agent for managing pest caterpillars in agriculture.