Eastern Clytus vs Putnam's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Clytus | Putnam's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus planifrons | Platypedia putnami |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States, southeastern Canada | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Clytus
A wasp-mimicking cerambycid found in the deciduous forests of eastern North America with bold yellow and black banding. It is primarily a dead oak and hickory borer. Adults emerge in midsummer and are strong fliers.
Did You Know?
Multiple Clytus species co-occur in eastern forests but use different wood types, reducing competition.
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.