Clapping Cicada vs Apache Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clapping Cicada | Apache Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipsalta cingulata | Diceroprocta apache |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clapping Cicada
An endemic New Zealand cicada named for the sharp clapping sound it produces, distinct from the continuous drone of the chorus cicada. It is found in scrubland and forest edges. Males produce a rapid series of clicks that accelerate into a continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
The clapping cicada can produce clicks at a rate of over 300 per second, creating what sounds like a rapid drumroll.
Apache Cicada
A large green and brown cicada that sings loudly in the Sonoran Desert heat. Nymphs spend years underground feeding on root sap of desert trees.
Did You Know?
It can sing at temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius by using evaporative cooling through its body.