Jungle Nymph Spittlebug vs Black Prince Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Jungle Nymph Spittlebug Black Prince Cicada
Scientific Name Cosmoscarta bispecularis Psaltoda plaga
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Cercopidae Cicadidae
Size 10-14 mm 35-45 mm
Habitat Forests Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Southeast Asia Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Jungle Nymph Spittlebug

A colorful Southeast Asian froghopper with metallic blue-black and orange markings. It feeds on tropical plants and is often collected for its beauty.

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Did You Know?

Its striking metallic coloration makes it one of the most visually impressive members of the entire spittlebug family.

Black Prince Cicada

A prized Australian cicada with a jet-black body, popular among children who collect cicada shells. It is less common than the green grocer.

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Did You Know?

Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.