Swamp Cicada vs Rhododendron Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swamp Cicada | Rhododendron Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen tibicen | Stephanitis rhododendri |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swamp Cicada
A large dark cicada with green markings and a loud droning call heard in late summer. It is often called the morning cicada because it frequently calls during morning hours.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cicadas that call in afternoon heat, it often sings during cooler morning and evening hours.
Rhododendron Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with transparent, reticulate wings that infests rhododendron leaves. Native to North America, it causes silvery stippling on upper leaf surfaces and dark excrement spots beneath. Severe infestations reduce plant vigor.
Did You Know?
Adults and nymphs always feed on the undersides of leaves, creating a distinctive pattern of dark tar-like fecal spots that serves as a key diagnostic sign of infestation.