Dark-stigma Snakefly vs Putnam's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-stigma Snakefly | Putnam's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaeostigma notata | Platypedia putnami |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm body | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.
Putnam's Cicada
A small, dark cicada found in arid pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western US. It produces quiet clicks rather than the loud buzzing of typical cicadas.
Did You Know?
Instead of singing, males attract females by tapping their wings together to produce soft clicking sounds.