Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket vs Lissonota Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket | Lissonota Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quesada gigas | Lissonota setosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.