Hadda Beetle vs Sandstone Squeaker Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hadda Beetle | Sandstone Squeaker Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata | Pauropsalta annulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.
Sandstone Squeaker Cicada
A small Australian cicada that produces a high-pitched squeaking call. It is commonly found on sandstone rock faces and nearby vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its tiny size and quiet call make it one of the most easily overlooked cicadas in Australia.