Jewel Bug vs Dog-Day Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Bug | Dog-Day Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocoris stollii | Neotibicen canicularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 27-33 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia | Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Dog-Day Cicada
A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.