Cedar Beetle vs African Bladder Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cedar Beetle | African Bladder Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sandalus niger | Platypleura stridula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Rhipiceridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 15-24 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cedar Beetle
A parasitoid beetle whose larvae feed on cicada nymphs underground.
Did You Know?
Adults have no functional mouthparts and live only long enough to mate.
African Bladder Cicada
A sub-Saharan African cicada with flattened lateral extensions on its abdomen. It is commonly heard calling from trees in woodland savannas.
Did You Know?
The flattened thoracic extensions help the cicada blend seamlessly against tree bark when at rest.