South American Leaf-Footed Bug vs Large Brown Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Leaf-Footed Bug | Large Brown Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus zonatus | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-40 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Americas from the United States through Argentina | Japan, Eastern China, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Leaf-Footed Bug
A brown coreid bug with expanded leaf-like hind tibiae and a pale zigzag band across the forewings. It is a significant pest of corn, citrus, and pomegranates.
Did You Know?
Its flattened hind leg expansions may serve to mimic leaf fragments or to intimidate rivals during territorial displays.
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.