Small Milkweed Bug vs Black Prince Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Milkweed Bug | Black Prince Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygaeus kalmii | Psaltoda plaga |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Milkweed Bug
A boldly patterned red-and-black seed bug that feeds on milkweed seeds and sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides. Its warning coloration advertises its chemical defense to predators.
Did You Know?
It stores milkweed toxins in its body, making it taste terrible to birds and other predators that try to eat it.
Black Prince Cicada
A prized Australian cicada with a jet-black body, popular among children who collect cicada shells. It is less common than the green grocer.
Did You Know?
Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.