Redeye Cicada vs Cinnamon Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Redeye Cicada | Cinnamon Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda moerens | Corizus hyoscyami |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Rhopalidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Redeye Cicada
A striking Australian cicada with bright red eyes and a dark body. Large choruses create a deafening noise in urban and suburban areas.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences in Sydney can produce collective noise levels rivaling a rock concert.
Cinnamon Bug
A bright red-and-black scentless plant bug that mimics fire bugs and other aposematic insects. Despite its warning coloration, it is harmless and feeds on the seeds of various weedy plants.
Did You Know?
It is often mistaken for the unrelated fire bug due to its similar red-and-black pattern, a likely case of Mullerian mimicry.