Clapping Cicada vs Brazilian Eosentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clapping Cicada | Brazilian Eosentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipsalta cingulata | Eosentomon braziliense |
| Order | Hemiptera | Protura |
| Family | Cicadidae | Eosentomidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 0.8-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Brazilian Eosentomid
A tropical proturan from Brazilian forest soils representing one of the few South American species described. It inhabits deep humus layers.
Did You Know?
Tropical proturan diversity is severely understudied and likely contains hundreds of undescribed species.