Lyric Cicada vs California Red Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lyric Cicada | California Red Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen lyricen | Aonidiella aurantii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Diaspididae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 1.5-2 mm diameter |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Southeastern United States | Worldwide citrus-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.
California Red Scale
A circular reddish-brown armored scale insect that infests citrus bark, leaves, and fruit. Heavy infestations can kill branches and render fruit unmarketable.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Aphytis melinus is mass-reared by the billions to control this scale in California citrus orchards.