Madagascar Spittle Bug vs Desert Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Spittle Bug | Desert Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis | Diceroprocta semicincta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madagascar Spittle Bug
A small, dark planthopper that produces frothy spittle masses on plant stems as a nymph. Adults are dark brown to black with subtle banded markings on the wings.
Did You Know?
Nymphs surround themselves with a mass of frothy bubbles made from excreted xylem fluid, which protects them from desiccation and predators.
Desert Cicada
A heat-loving cicada found throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. Its shrill call is one of the most characteristic sounds of the desert summer.
Did You Know?
It sweats through tiny pores to cool itself, one of the few insects known to use evaporative cooling.