Javan Amber Cicada vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Javan Amber Cicada | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ambragaeana ambra | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, Java | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Javan Amber Cicada
A large cicada with amber-tinted wings and a stout body. It inhabits dense tropical forests where its deep buzzing call reverberates through the canopy.
Did You Know?
Its amber-colored wings provide excellent camouflage when resting on tree trunks stained with resin and sap.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.