Hubbards Angel Insect vs Masked Devil Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Hubbards Angel Insect Masked Devil Cicada
Scientific Name Zorotypus hubbardi Cyclochila virens
Order Zoraptera Hemiptera
Family Zorotypidae Cicadidae
Size 2.5-3 mm 35-42 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Omnivores Sap Feeders
Regions North America Eastern Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Hubbards Angel Insect

A member of one of the most obscure insect orders with only about 40 known species worldwide. Tiny, gregarious, and found in rotting logs under bark.

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Did You Know?

Angel insects belong to one of the most mysterious insect orders — with fewer than 40 described species, they are often called the most overlooked insects on Earth.

Masked Devil Cicada

A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.

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Did You Know?

Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.