African Cicada vs Dusty Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cicada | Dusty Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura hirtipennis | Yanga pulverea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm body length | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Cicada
A large cicada with brownish wings and a stout body. Males produce a deafening chorus using specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen during the hot hours of the day.
Did You Know?
The sound of a cicada chorus can reach over 100 decibels, making them among the loudest insects in the world.
Dusty Cicada
A medium to large cicada with a dusty gray-brown body and translucent wings bearing dark venation. It is one of the more commonly encountered cicadas in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'pulverea' means dusty, referring to the fine powdery coating on its body that helps regulate temperature.