Bladder Cicada vs Mottled Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bladder Cicada | Mottled Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cystosoma saundersii | Goliathus albosignatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 45-75 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bladder Cicada
An Australian cicada with a remarkably inflated translucent green abdomen in males. The hollow abdomen acts as a resonating chamber for its call.
Did You Know?
The male's abdomen is almost entirely hollow and balloon-like, functioning as a living loudspeaker.
Mottled Goliath Beetle
A southern African goliath beetle with white mottled markings on dark brown elytra. It is smaller than its West African relatives.
Did You Know?
This is the most southerly occurring species in the entire Goliathus genus.