American False Blister Beetle vs Decula Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American False Blister Beetle | Decula Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxacis taeniata | Magicicada septendecula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 22-26 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern United States, co-occurring with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American False Blister Beetle
A small, elongate pale beetle with dark longitudinal stripes found in eastern North America. Adults are commonly attracted to lights on summer nights.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside dead and decaying logs, helping to recycle nutrients back into the forest floor.
Decula Periodical Cicada
The smallest of the 17-year periodical cicada species with a distinctive ticking call. It is often the least abundant species within a periodical cicada brood.
Did You Know?
It is the rarest of the three 17-year species and was not described as a separate species until 1962.