Clanger Cicada vs Yellow Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clanger Cicada | Yellow Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psaltoda claripennis | Anoplolepis gracilipes |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Clanger Cicada
A medium-sized cicada known for its sharp, metallic clapping call that distinguishes it from other Australian cicadas. It is widespread across coastal and tablelands regions of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its name 'claripennis' means clear wings, referring to its transparent, lightly veined wing membranes.
Yellow Crazy Ant
A long-legged, fast-moving invasive ant named for its erratic running pattern. They form supercolonies with multiple queens that can devastate island ecosystems.
Did You Know?
On Christmas Island they killed millions of native red crabs, fundamentally altering the island's entire ecosystem.