Triatoma rubida vs Cassini Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Triatoma rubida | Cassini Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma rubida | Magicicada cassini |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 24-28 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Triatoma rubida
A reddish-brown kissing bug found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It frequently enters homes and its bite can cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly reported triatomine species entering homes in Arizona.
Cassini Periodical Cicada
A 17-year periodical cicada distinguished from related species by its all-black underside and distinctive buzzing call. It often emerges alongside M. septendecim in the same broods.
Did You Know?
Its call sounds like a rapid series of ticks followed by a buzz, distinctly different from the pharaoh-like drone of its sibling species.