Brown Chafer vs Provencal Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Chafer | Provencal Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serica brunnea | Lyristes plebejus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 36-42 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.
Provencal Cicada
A large European cicada iconic to the Mediterranean region, especially Provence. Its loud continuous song is a defining sound of southern French summers.
Did You Know?
It is such a cultural symbol of Provence that ceramic cicada ornaments are sold as souvenirs across the region.