Superb Green Cicada vs Tormus Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Green Cicada | Tormus Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen superbus | Perdita minima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States from Texas to Arizona | Southwestern United States |
| 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.
Tormus Bee
The smallest known bee in the world at under 2 mm in length. It is a solitary ground-nesting species found in the southwestern US deserts.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it could comfortably fit inside the letter O on a printed page.