Bear Cicada vs Protermes Inquiline Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bear Cicada | Protermes Inquiline Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotympana facialis | Protermes prorepens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cicadidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bear Cicada
A large black cicada common throughout Japan, known locally as 'kuma-zemi.' It is one of the dominant summer-singing species in Japanese cities.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'kuma-zemi' means 'bear cicada' due to its large dark body.
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.