Negro Bug vs Lyric Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Negro Bug | Lyric Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyreocoris scarabaeoides | Neotibicen lyricen |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Thyreocoridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Negro Bug
A tiny shiny black hemispherical bug that looks like a miniature beetle. It feeds on violets and strawberries.
Did You Know?
So strongly resembles a tiny beetle that it is frequently misidentified and overlooked by bug enthusiasts.
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.