Clapping Cicada vs Lepidocampa Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clapping Cicada | Lepidocampa Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipsalta cingulata | Lepidocampa weberi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diplura |
| Family | Cicadidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Lepidocampa Dipluran
A tropical dipluran found in forest soils across Southeast Asia. It has distinctive scale-covered body segments.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in tiny scales, unusual among diplurans.