Scissor Grinder Cicada vs Harlequin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scissor Grinder Cicada | Harlequin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pruinosus | Murgantia histrionica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Harlequin Bug
A boldly patterned stink bug with striking black and orange or red markings arranged in a harlequin pattern. It is a significant pest of cabbage and other cruciferous crops.
Did You Know?
Female harlequin bugs lay their barrel-shaped eggs in precise double rows of 12, resembling tiny black-and-white striped barrels arranged like dominos.