Large Brown Cicada vs Cicada Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Cicada | Cicada Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata | Pselliopus barberi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Eastern China, Korea | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.
Cicada Assassin Bug
A colorful orange and black assassin bug that specializes in hunting cicadas. It uses its powerful raptorial forelegs and venomous bite to subdue large prey.
Did You Know?
It detects cicada prey primarily through the vibrations cicadas produce when calling for mates.