Superb Green Cicada vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | Europe |
| 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.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.