European Fruit Scale vs Masked Devil Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Fruit Scale | Masked Devil Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenolecanium corni | Cyclochila virens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.