Coffee Longhorn vs Grandidier's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Longhorn | Grandidier's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotrechus quadripes | Yanga grandidieri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffee Longhorn
A significant pest of arabica coffee in South and Southeast Asia, with zigzag yellow markings on dark brown elytra. Larvae bore into the main stems of coffee bushes, causing branch die-back. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
Infestations can kill entire coffee bushes within a single season, causing up to 30% crop loss in some regions.
Grandidier's Cicada
A large, robust cicada with opaque brownish wings marked with darker infuscations and a broad pronotal collar. Males produce loud buzzing calls during the warm season.
Did You Know?
It was named after Alfred Grandidier, the famous French naturalist who extensively documented Madagascar's wildlife in the 19th century.