Jewel Bug vs Bear Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Bug | Bear Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocoris stollii | Cryptotympana facialis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia | Japan, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Bug
A dazzling metallic green and red shield bug from South and Southeast Asia. Its brilliant iridescence makes it one of the most beautiful hemipterans.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration is structural rather than pigment-based, produced by nanostructures in the cuticle that reflect light.
Bear Cicada
A large black cicada common throughout Japan, known locally as 'kuma-zemi.' It is one of the dominant summer-singing species in Japanese cities.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'kuma-zemi' means 'bear cicada' due to its large dark body.