Cassini Periodical Cicada vs Yellow-legged Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cassini Periodical Cicada | Yellow-legged Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Magicicada cassini | Vespa velutina |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species | East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe |
| 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.
Yellow-legged Hornet
An invasive Asian hornet with a dark body and yellow leg tips now spreading rapidly across Europe. It is a major predator of honeybees near hive entrances.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in France in 2004 in a shipment of pottery, it has spread to most of Western Europe.