Grandidier's Cicada vs Shadow Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grandidier's Cicada | Shadow Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga grandidieri | Aeshna umbrosa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicadidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| 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.
Shadow Darner
A large, dark darner that hunts in shaded forest edges during evening hours. It is widespread across North America in wooded habitats.
Did You Know?
It is a crepuscular hunter, most active during the dim lighting of dawn and dusk.