Green Grocer Cicada vs Pennsylvania Ambush Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Grocer Cicada | Pennsylvania Ambush Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclochila australasiae | Phymata pennsylvanica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Grocer Cicada
A large Australian cicada famous for its bright green coloration. It sometimes appears in yellow, brown, or blue color morphs with different folk names.
Did You Know?
The rare blue color morph is affectionately called the 'Blue Moon' by Australian collectors.
Pennsylvania Ambush Bug
A small chunky yellow and brown bug with thickened raptorial forelegs that hides in flower heads to ambush pollinators. It can capture prey many times its own size.
Did You Know?
It can capture and kill bumble bees and butterflies that are more than ten times its own weight.