Scissor Grinder Cicada vs Pine Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scissor Grinder Cicada | Pine Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pruinosus | Aphrophora cribrata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 9-12 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.
Pine Spittlebug
A large spittlebug that feeds on pine and other conifers, producing masses of froth on branches. Heavy infestations can cause branch dieback in young pine plantations.
Did You Know?
A single nymph can produce several milliliters of spittle per hour by pumping air into excreted xylem fluid.