Bornean Green Cicada vs Congo Basin Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Green Cicada | Congo Basin Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dundubia vaginata | Enyaliopsis petersi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm body length | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Green Cicada
A large, bright green cicada with translucent wings and a powerful, resonant call. Males produce a continuous buzzing drone from specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The males' chorus at dusk can be so loud that it becomes physically painful to human ears at close range.
Congo Basin Katydid
A large, armored katydid with a heavily spined pronotum and legs. It produces loud stridulating calls at night. Despite its fierce appearance, it is primarily herbivorous, feeding on forest leaves and flowers.
Did You Know?
The spines covering its body deter predators and can inflict painful scratches on anything that attempts to swallow it.