Scissor Grinder Cicada vs Bed Bug Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scissor Grinder Cicada | Bed Bug Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pruinosus | Reduvius personatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scissor Grinder Cicada
A large North American annual cicada with a buzzing call resembling a grinding wheel. Its body is coated in a whitish waxy pruinose layer.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the call's resemblance to the sound of a knife sharpener at work.
Bed Bug Hunter
An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.
Did You Know?
Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.