Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Flower Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Flower Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Orius insidiosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Anthocoridae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | North and South 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.
Flower Bug
A tiny predatory bug widely used in biological pest control against thrips and aphids. Despite its small size it is a voracious predator consuming dozens of prey daily.
Did You Know?
It is commercially mass-reared and sold to greenhouse growers as a living pesticide.