Cassini Periodical Cicada vs Dusty Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cassini Periodical Cicada | Dusty Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada cassini | Yanga pulverea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cassini Periodical Cicada
A 17-year periodical cicada distinguished from related species by its all-black underside and distinctive buzzing call. It often emerges alongside M. septendecim in the same broods.
Did You Know?
Its call sounds like a rapid series of ticks followed by a buzz, distinctly different from the pharaoh-like drone of its sibling species.
Dusty Cicada
A medium to large cicada with a dusty gray-brown body and translucent wings bearing dark venation. It is one of the more commonly encountered cicadas in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'pulverea' means dusty, referring to the fine powdery coating on its body that helps regulate temperature.