Putnam's Cicada vs Rough Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Putnam's Cicada | Rough Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypedia putnami | Brochymena quadripustulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Putnam's Cicada
A small, dark cicada found in arid pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western US. It produces quiet clicks rather than the loud buzzing of typical cicadas.
Did You Know?
Instead of singing, males attract females by tapping their wings together to produce soft clicking sounds.
Rough Stink Bug
A gray-brown bark-colored stink bug with a rough, granular body surface that provides excellent camouflage on tree trunks. It has four small pale spots on the scutellum. It feeds on tree fruits but also preys on caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its bark-like coloration and texture make it virtually invisible when resting on tree trunks, and it will press itself flat against the bark and freeze when disturbed.