Superb Green Cicada vs Korean Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | Korean Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Laccotrephes japonensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| 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.
Korean Water Scorpion
A flat, leaf-shaped aquatic predator found in Japan and Korea. Despite its name, it is not a true scorpion but a true bug with raptorial forelegs. Breathes through a siphon-like tail appendage.
Did You Know?
The long breathing siphon at the rear works like a snorkel, allowing the water scorpion to breathe while remaining submerged and hidden among leaf litter.