Razor Grinder Cicada vs Neotropical Bee Assassin
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Razor Grinder Cicada | Neotropical Bee Assassin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopsaltria eydouxii | Apiomerus pictipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Razor Grinder Cicada
A large cicada known for its distinctive high-pitched grinding call that sounds like metal being sharpened on a grindstone. It is common in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud and persistent that it can make conversation difficult for people standing near a calling tree.
Neotropical Bee Assassin
A stout, colorful assassin bug that specializes in capturing bees and wasps visiting flowers. Its bright red, orange, and black coloring may serve as aposematic warning. It coats its forelegs with plant resins to improve grip when seizing fast-moving prey.
Did You Know?
It has been observed applying resin from specific plant species to its legs in a deliberate, repeated behavior that qualifies as tool use.