Razor Grinder Cicada vs Small Milkweed Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Razor Grinder Cicada | Small Milkweed Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopsaltria eydouxii | Lygaeus kalmii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Lygaeidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | North America |
| 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.
Small Milkweed Bug
A boldly patterned red-and-black seed bug that feeds on milkweed seeds and sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides. Its warning coloration advertises its chemical defense to predators.
Did You Know?
It stores milkweed toxins in its body, making it taste terrible to birds and other predators that try to eat it.