Grandidier's Cicada vs Robust Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grandidier's Cicada | Robust Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga grandidieri | Meimuna opalifera |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 30-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Japan, China, Taiwan |
| 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.
Robust Cicada
A common East Asian cicada known as 'tsukutsuku-boshi' in Japan. Its rhythmic song marks the end of summer in Japanese culture.
Did You Know?
Its song has a distinctive rhythmic pattern that Japanese people interpret as saying 'tsukutsuku-boshi' repeatedly.