European Fruit Scale vs Putnam's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Fruit Scale | Putnam's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenolecanium corni | Platypedia putnami |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| 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.
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.