Saratoga Spittlebug vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saratoga Spittlebug | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora saratogensis | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saratoga Spittlebug
A spittlebug that is a serious pest of young red pine plantations in North America. Its feeding causes branch dieback and tree mortality.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks in pine plantations have killed thousands of young trees, making it a significant forestry pest.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.