African Bladder Cicada vs Zanna Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bladder Cicada | Zanna Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura stridula | Zanna nobilis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 50-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Zanna Lanternfly
An African lanternfly with a distinctive upturned snout-like head process and brown cryptic forewings. The hindwings are boldly patterned with red or orange and black.
Did You Know?
African lanternflies of the genus Zanna are the ecological equivalents of the Neotropical Fulgora, showing convergent evolution in head morphology.