Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Desert Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Desert Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Chlorochroa ligata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.
Desert Stink Bug
A green shield bug with a distinctive orange or red border found in arid western North America. It feeds on a variety of desert shrubs and weeds.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands that smells like cilantro to some people.