Clapping Cicada vs Horned Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clapping Cicada | Horned Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipsalta cingulata | Tuberaphis styraci |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Hormaphididae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 1-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Japan, East Asia |
| 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.
Horned Aphid
A social aphid from East Asia that forms colonies defended by sterile soldier nymphs with horned heads. They live on styrax trees and produce a single soldier caste.
Did You Know?
Soldiers stab intruders with their sharp horns and inject a toxic secretion, dying in the process like a honeybee's suicide sting.