Giant Malaysian Cicada vs Buffalo Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Malaysian Cicada | Buffalo Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megapomponia merula | Stictocephala bisonia |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm body length | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Borneo, Southeast Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Malaysian Cicada
A massive cicada from Southeast Asian rainforests, rivaling the empress cicada in size. Its deep, resonant call carries far through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can approach 20 cm, making it one of the largest flying hemipterans alive.
Buffalo Treehopper
A small, bright green treehopper with a distinctive triangular pronotum that makes it resemble a miniature American bison when viewed from above. It is a minor pest of fruit trees.
Did You Know?
The buffalo treehopper communicates with others by sending substrate-borne vibrations through plant stems, essentially using the plant itself as a telephone line.