Green Grocer Cicada vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Grocer Cicada | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclochila australasiae | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Grocer Cicada
A large Australian cicada famous for its bright green coloration. It sometimes appears in yellow, brown, or blue color morphs with different folk names.
Did You Know?
The rare blue color morph is affectionately called the 'Blue Moon' by Australian collectors.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.