Pallid Kissing Bug vs Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallid Kissing Bug | Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma pallidipennis | Okanagana hesperia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 24-30 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Grasslands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pallid Kissing Bug
A Chagas disease vector found in central and southwestern Mexico. It readily colonizes human dwellings in rural areas.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently collected triatomine species inside homes in the state of Morelos, Mexico.
Palo Verde Root Borer Cicada
A medium-sized dark cicada found in sagebrush steppe and desert grasslands. Males call from low shrubs during the heat of summer afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs may spend up to five years underground feeding on root fluids before emerging as adults.