Milkweed Assassin Bug vs Mountain Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milkweed Assassin Bug | Mountain Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zelus longipes | Cicadetta montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 20-26 mm body length |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Milkweed Assassin Bug
A slender, brightly colored assassin bug with red and black markings. It is a generalist predator common in gardens and agricultural fields.
Did You Know?
It coats its legs with sticky resin to trap small insects, functioning as a living flypaper strip.
Mountain Cicada
One of the few cicadas found at high elevations in Europe. Males produce a high-pitched continuous song from treetops.
Did You Know?
Its song is so high-pitched that many people cannot hear it.