Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug vs Decula Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug | Decula Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Physorhynchus crux | Magicicada septendecula |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 22-26 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern United States, co-occurring with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Pill Millipede Assassin Bug
A dark-bodied assassin bug with a characteristic cross-shaped marking on its thorax. It has robust forelegs adapted for grasping prey and a stout curved beak for injecting venom.
Did You Know?
It specializes in ambushing pill millipedes, using its powerful beak to penetrate their armored exoskeleton.
Decula Periodical Cicada
The smallest of the 17-year periodical cicada species with a distinctive ticking call. It is often the least abundant species within a periodical cicada brood.
Did You Know?
It is the rarest of the three 17-year species and was not described as a separate species until 1962.