Arctic Psyllid vs African Screaming Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Psyllid | African Screaming Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacopsylla brunneipennis | Brevisana brevis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Psyllidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 20-30 mm body |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Canada | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Psyllid
A tiny, winged sap-sucking insect that feeds on willow in Arctic and subarctic regions. Adults are brownish with transparent wings and can jump powerfully using enlarged hind legs. Nymphs produce waxy secretions.
Did You Know?
Psyllids are sometimes called jumping plant lice because they can leap more than 50 times their own body length to escape danger.
African Screaming Cicada
The loudest insect ever recorded, producing calls at 106.7 decibels measured at 50 cm — louder than a chainsaw. Males call to attract females from great distances.
Did You Know?
At 106.7 decibels, the African screaming cicada is louder than a rock concert and can cause hearing damage to humans standing nearby for prolonged periods.