Black Prince Cicada vs Hairy Christmas Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Black Prince Cicada Hairy Christmas Beetle
Scientific Name Psaltoda plaga Anoplognathus hirsutus
Order Hemiptera Coleoptera
Family Cicadidae Scarabaeidae
Size 35-45 mm 18-25 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Root Feeders
Regions Australia Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Black Prince Cicada

A prized Australian cicada with a jet-black body, popular among children who collect cicada shells. It is less common than the green grocer.

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Did You Know?

Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.

Hairy Christmas Beetle

A densely hairy golden-brown Christmas beetle found in southeastern Australia. The fine hairs covering its body distinguish it from other Anoplognathus species.

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Did You Know?

The dense body hair is thought to help regulate temperature during cool summer evenings.