Mexican Kissing Bug vs Masked Devil Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Kissing Bug | Masked Devil Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma dimidiata | Cyclochila virens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Kissing Bug
A major Chagas disease vector in Central America and Mexico found in both domestic and peridomestic habitats. Adults are attracted to lights and can fly into homes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few triatomine species that regularly invades homes by flying toward artificial lights.
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.