Milkweed Bug vs Large Brown Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milkweed Bug | Large Brown Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oncopeltus fasciatus | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 35-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Japan, Eastern China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Milkweed Bug
A medium-sized bug with bold orange-red and black warning coloration. It feeds on milkweed seeds and sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides for its own defense.
Did You Know?
This bug has become a widely used laboratory model organism because it is easy to rear, has no diapause requirement, and displays clear warning coloration.
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.