Grandidier's Cicada vs Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grandidier's Cicada | Elephant Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga grandidieri | Cobboldia elephantis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Madagascar | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grandidier's Cicada
A large, robust cicada with opaque brownish wings marked with darker infuscations and a broad pronotal collar. Males produce loud buzzing calls during the warm season.
Did You Know?
It was named after Alfred Grandidier, the famous French naturalist who extensively documented Madagascar's wildlife in the 19th century.
Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
A rare bot fly whose larvae develop in the stomachs of Asian elephants. Females lay eggs around the mouth of the elephant, and larvae migrate to the stomach. It is one of only a few bot flies specialized on elephants, and its biology is poorly understood.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and rarest bot flies, and wild specimens are extremely difficult to collect due to their association with elephants.