Indian Web Spinner vs Cassini Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Web Spinner | Cassini Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligotoma saundersii | Magicicada cassini |
| Order | Embioptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Oligotomidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 8.0-12.0 mm | 24-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Africa, Oceania | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Indian Web Spinner
A cosmopolitan web spinner originally from South Asia, now found in warm regions worldwide. It commonly inhabits cracks in walls and under debris.
Did You Know?
This species has spread across the globe through human trade and is now the most widely distributed web spinner.
Cassini Periodical Cicada
A 17-year periodical cicada distinguished from related species by its all-black underside and distinctive buzzing call. It often emerges alongside M. septendecim in the same broods.
Did You Know?
Its call sounds like a rapid series of ticks followed by a buzz, distinctly different from the pharaoh-like drone of its sibling species.