Triatoma lecticularia vs Bladder Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Triatoma lecticularia | Bladder Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma lecticularia | Cystosoma saundersii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Triatoma lecticularia
A kissing bug found across the southeastern United States that occasionally invades homes. Its name references its historical association with beds.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'lecticularia' derives from the Latin for 'small bed,' reflecting early encounters in sleeping quarters.
Bladder Cicada
An Australian cicada with a remarkably inflated translucent green abdomen in males. The hollow abdomen acts as a resonating chamber for its call.
Did You Know?
The male's abdomen is almost entirely hollow and balloon-like, functioning as a living loudspeaker.