Caucasus Ground Beetle vs Spotted Black Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Caucasus Ground Beetle Spotted Black Cicada
Scientific Name Carabus caucasicus Gaeana maculata
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Carabidae Cicadidae
Size 35-55 mm 40-50 mm
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Predators Sap Feeders
Regions Caucasus region (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia) Southern China, Vietnam, Laos
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Caucasus Ground Beetle

A large, robust ground beetle from the Caucasus Mountains with deeply sculptured black elytra and a massive body. It is one of the heaviest Carabus species in the world.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the largest ground beetles in the Palearctic region, with some specimens exceeding 50 mm, rivaling tropical species in size.

Spotted Black Cicada

A stunning cicada with jet-black wings adorned with bright yellow or white spots. It is one of the most colorful and sought-after cicadas among collectors.

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Did You Know?

Its bold aposematic wing pattern may serve as a warning to predators, though the extent of its chemical defenses is not fully understood.