Madagascar Spittle Bug vs Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Spittle Bug | Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis | Bittacus strigosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Bittacidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern 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.
Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly
A North American hangingfly that hunts small insects while dangling from vegetation. Females assess male quality based on the size of prey offered as nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females will only mate with males that offer prey items above a certain size, rejecting males with inadequate gifts.