South American Brown Stink Bug vs Desert Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Brown Stink Bug | Desert Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschistus heros | Diceroprocta semicincta |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Brown Stink Bug
A dull brown shield bug and the most economically damaging stink bug in Brazilian soybean agriculture. It feeds on developing seed pods, causing major yield losses.
Did You Know?
A single bug feeding on a soybean pod for just one day can reduce seed weight by up to 20 percent.
Desert Cicada
A heat-loving cicada found throughout the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. Its shrill call is one of the most characteristic sounds of the desert summer.
Did You Know?
It sweats through tiny pores to cool itself, one of the few insects known to use evaporative cooling.