Poultry Bug vs Bornean Green Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poultry Bug | Bornean Green Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematosiphon inodorus | Dundubia vaginata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cimicidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 50-70 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Poultry Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite of poultry native to North America that is closely related to bed bugs. Heavy infestations can cause anemia and reduced egg production in chickens.
Did You Know?
Its natural hosts are cliff-nesting raptors, but it has adapted to parasitize domestic poultry.
Bornean Green Cicada
A large, bright green cicada with translucent wings and a powerful, resonant call. Males produce a continuous buzzing drone from specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The males' chorus at dusk can be so loud that it becomes physically painful to human ears at close range.