Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada vs Bornean Green Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada | Bornean Green Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleeta curvicosta | Dundubia vaginata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 50-70 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greengrocer's Cousin Cicada
A large Australian cicada with a distinctive loud call and green-brown coloring. It has a characteristic curved costa on the forewing that gives it its scientific name.
Did You Know?
Its loud buzzing call often begins at dawn and is one of the first sounds of an Australian summer morning in the bush.
Bornean Green Cicada
A large, bright green cicada with translucent wings and a powerful, resonant call. Males produce a continuous buzzing drone from specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The males' chorus at dusk can be so loud that it becomes physically painful to human ears at close range.