Arctic Thrips vs Malagasy Mottled Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Thrips | Malagasy Mottled Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aptinothrips rufus | Yanga argyrea |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic and subarctic worldwide, Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, northern Canada | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Thrips
A tiny, wingless thrips that feeds on grasses in Arctic and subarctic habitats. Its brown body is barely visible without magnification. Populations reproduce parthenogenetically in the Arctic where males are absent.
Did You Know?
This thrips can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, a useful adaptation in Arctic habitats where finding a mate would be difficult.
Malagasy Mottled Cicada
A silvery-gray cicada with mottled wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. Males produce a distinctive metallic buzzing song.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'argyrea' means silvery, referring to the fine silvery scales that cover its body and wings.