Cassini Periodical Cicada vs Hagen's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cassini Periodical Cicada | Hagen's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada cassini | Oligotoma humbertiana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 8.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hagen's Web Spinner
A common web spinner of South and Southeast Asia found under bark and in soil crevices. It reproduces by parthenogenesis in many populations.
Did You Know?
Many populations consist entirely of females that reproduce without mating, with males being extremely rare or absent.