Indian Cicada vs Madagascar Spittle Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Cicada | Madagascar Spittle Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Huechys sanguinea | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia, China | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Cicada
A brilliantly red and black cicada found across South and Southeast Asia. Unlike most cicadas, it is diurnal and conspicuously colored.
Did You Know?
Its bold red and black warning coloration is unusual among cicadas and may signal distastefulness to predators.
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.