Hyllus Beetle vs Green Grocer Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Hyllus Beetle Green Grocer Cicada
Scientific Name Dynastes hyllus Cyclochila australasiae
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Dynastinae Cicadidae
Size 45-80 mm 40-50 mm
Habitat Mountains Woodlands
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras Australia
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Hyllus Beetle

A Central American Hercules-type beetle smaller than its famous relative. Males have proportionally shorter horns.

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Did You Know?

They are found at higher elevations than most other Dynastes species in Central America.

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.

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Did You Know?

The rare blue color morph is affectionately called the 'Blue Moon' by Australian collectors.