Bladder Cicada vs Southern Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bladder Cicada | Southern Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cystosoma saundersii | Dilta hibernica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Cicadidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal |
| 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.
Southern Jumping Bristletail
A bristletail found on rocky coasts of western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal. It has large eyes and a distinctively humped thorax.
Did You Know?
It is most active at night and hides in rock crevices during the day.