Dusty Cicada vs Termitophilous Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusty Cicada | Termitophilous Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga pulverea | Corotoca melantho |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Brazil, tropical South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.