Superb Green Cicada vs African Bat Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | African Bat Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Afrocimex constrictus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cimicidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Superb Green Cicada
A large and strikingly green cicada of the American Southwest with a powerful buzzing song. It is one of the most robust cicada species in North America.
Did You Know?
Its call is so loud it can reach over 100 decibels, making it one of the noisiest insects in North America.
African Bat Bug
A cimicid ectoparasite found on bats in East African caves. It is notable for its unusual mating system involving traumatic insemination.
Did You Know?
Both males and females possess a defensive organ to mitigate injury from traumatic insemination.