Flamboyant Flower Beetle vs Provencal Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flamboyant Flower Beetle | Provencal Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudicella gralli | Lyristes plebejus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 36-42 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa | Southern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.
Provencal Cicada
A large European cicada iconic to the Mediterranean region, especially Provence. Its loud continuous song is a defining sound of southern French summers.
Did You Know?
It is such a cultural symbol of Provence that ceramic cicada ornaments are sold as souvenirs across the region.