Feather-Legged Assassin Bug vs Diamond-Backed Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feather-Legged Assassin Bug | Diamond-Backed Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilocnemus lemur | Lepyronia quadrangularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
An Australian assassin bug with bizarre feathery hind legs used to lure ant prey. It waves its feathered legs near ant trails to attract victims.
Did You Know?
It dangles its feathery hind legs like fishing lures to attract ants, which it then seizes and devours.
Diamond-Backed Spittlebug
A North American spittlebug with a distinctive diamond-shaped pale mark on its back. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Did You Know?
Its preference for wetland habitats makes it one of the few spittlebugs commonly found in bogs and fens.