Green Tree Ant vs Empress Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Tree Ant | Empress Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecophylla smaragdina subnitida | Pomponia imperatoria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Australia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Green Tree Ant
An Australian subspecies of the Asian weaver ant with distinctive bright green coloring. Indigenous Australians have traditionally eaten them and used their nests for medicinal purposes.
Did You Know?
They taste like lime or lemongrass due to their high formic acid content and are eaten as bush food in northern Australia.
Empress Cicada
The largest cicada species in the world with a wingspan up to 200 mm. Found in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Its body length exceeds 70 mm.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan of 20 cm, this is the worlds largest cicada — it is so heavy that it makes an audible buzzing thump when it crashes into tree trunks while flying.