Two-lined Spittlebug vs Swamp Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-lined Spittlebug | Swamp Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosapia bicincta | Neotibicen tibicen |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Southern North America, Central America | Eastern and central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-lined Spittlebug
A black spittlebug with two vivid red-orange transverse bands across its wings, common in turf grasses across the southeastern United States. Large populations can cause significant damage to lawns and pastures.
Did You Know?
Infested lawns develop a distinctive purple-striped discoloration from the toxins injected during feeding.
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.