Amazonian Cicada vs Madagascar Spittle Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Cicada | Madagascar Spittle Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fidicina mannifera | Bourgoinrana madagascariensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Amazonian Cicada
A large green and brown cicada with a powerful buzzing call that echoes through the Amazonian canopy. Males produce sound using specialized tymbals on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
Its call can exceed 100 decibels at close range, making it one of the loudest insects in the Amazon.
Madagascar Spittle Bug
A small, dark planthopper that produces frothy spittle masses on plant stems as a nymph. Adults are dark brown to black with subtle banded markings on the wings.
Did You Know?
Nymphs surround themselves with a mass of frothy bubbles made from excreted xylem fluid, which protects them from desiccation and predators.