Apache Cicada vs Pine Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apache Cicada | Pine Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diceroprocta apache | Polyphylla fullo |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 25-36mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.