Mountain Cicada vs Desert Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Cicada | Desert Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicadetta montana | Chlorochroa ligata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm body length | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles, Central Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Desert Stink Bug
A green shield bug with a distinctive orange or red border found in arid western North America. It feeds on a variety of desert shrubs and weeds.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent chemical from thoracic glands that smells like cilantro to some people.