Dusty Cicada vs Hornet Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusty Cicada | Hornet Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga pulverea | Xenos myrapetrus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Madagascar | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dusty Cicada
A medium to large cicada with a dusty gray-brown body and translucent wings bearing dark venation. It is one of the more commonly encountered cicadas in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'pulverea' means dusty, referring to the fine powdery coating on its body that helps regulate temperature.
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.