African Bladder Cicada vs Woodland Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bladder Cicada | Woodland Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura stridula | Anoplotrupes stercorosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 12-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Bladder Cicada
A sub-Saharan African cicada with flattened lateral extensions on its abdomen. It is commonly heard calling from trees in woodland savannas.
Did You Know?
The flattened thoracic extensions help the cicada blend seamlessly against tree bark when at rest.
Woodland Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, convex dung beetle with a steel-blue or black dorsal surface and metallic blue-violet underside. Common in European woodlands where it buries deer and fox dung. Often heard buzzing loudly in flight.
Did You Know?
This beetle is often parasitized by phoretic mites that hitch rides to new dung sources.