Giant African Click Beetle vs African Screaming Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Click Beetle | African Screaming Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetralobus flabellicornis | Brevisana brevis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 20-30 mm body |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant African Click Beetle
Africa's largest click beetle, with impressive fan-shaped antennae in males. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click when placed on its back.
Did You Know?
It can catapult itself up to 30 cm into the air using a spring-loaded peg on its thorax.
African Screaming Cicada
The loudest insect ever recorded, producing calls at 106.7 decibels measured at 50 cm — louder than a chainsaw. Males call to attract females from great distances.
Did You Know?
At 106.7 decibels, the African screaming cicada is louder than a rock concert and can cause hearing damage to humans standing nearby for prolonged periods.