Giant Agave Bug vs Madagascar Spittle Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Agave Bug | Madagascar Spittle Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala thomasi | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Agave Bug
A large coreid bug from the southwestern US and Mexico that feeds on agave and cacti. Males have impressively swollen hind femora used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use their muscular hind legs like clubs, wrestling rival males off branches to win mating rights.
Madagascar Spittle Bug
A small, dark planthopper that produces frothy spittle masses on plant stems as a nymph. Adults are dark brown to black with subtle banded markings on the wings.
Did You Know?
Nymphs surround themselves with a mass of frothy bubbles made from excreted xylem fluid, which protects them from desiccation and predators.