Hawaiian Planthopper vs Minmin Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Planthopper | Minmin Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesosydne chambersi | Hyalessa maculaticollis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Delphacidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 33-38 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Parks |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Planthopper
A tiny planthopper endemic to Hawaii that feeds on native grasses. It is one of over 100 Nesosydne species that evolved on the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Nesosydne underwent one of the most spectacular adaptive radiations of any insect group in Hawaii.
Minmin Cicada
A Japanese cicada known as 'minminzemi' with a green and black body and transparent wings. Its distinctive 'min-min-min' call is one of the iconic sounds of Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
Its call is so culturally significant in Japan that it is frequently used as a sound effect in anime and films to instantly establish a summer setting.