Black Prince Cicada vs Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Prince Cicada | Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda plaga | Chrysochroa fulgidissima |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 30-41 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Asia |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Australian children traditionally consider finding a Black Prince shell a prized achievement during summer.
Jewel Beetle
Prized for its iridescent metallic green and red-gold elytra. Used in traditional Japanese art called Tamamushi. The colors come from multilayer reflectors in their shell.
Did You Know?
The jewel beetle can detect forest fires from 80 km away using infrared sensors on its thorax, as it lays eggs in freshly burned wood.