Superb Green Cicada vs Comstock's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | Comstock's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Chrysopa comanche |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico |
| 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.
Comstock's Green Lacewing
A medium-sized green lacewing native to the American Southwest. Frequently found in arid scrubland and desert-edge habitats.
Did You Know?
It thrives in hot, dry conditions that would stress most other lacewing species.