European Lygus Bug vs Clapping Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Lygus Bug | Clapping Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus rugulipennis | Amphipsalta cingulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Miridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Lygus Bug
A variable greenish to reddish-brown plant bug that is a major pest of strawberries and lettuce in Europe. It has a characteristic heart-shaped marking on the scutellum. It feeds by injecting digestive enzymes into plant tissue.
Did You Know?
A single bug feeding on a strawberry flower can cause the entire fruit to become deformed, resulting in significant economic losses to growers.
Clapping Cicada
An endemic New Zealand cicada named for the sharp clapping sound it produces, distinct from the continuous drone of the chorus cicada. It is found in scrubland and forest edges. Males produce a rapid series of clicks that accelerate into a continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
The clapping cicada can produce clicks at a rate of over 300 per second, creating what sounds like a rapid drumroll.