Kaempfer Cicada vs Fairy Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer Cicada | Fairy Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura kaempferi | Kikiki huna |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 0.13-0.18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | North America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.
Fairy Wasp
One of the smallest known insects in the world at just 0.15 millimeters long.
Did You Know?
It is smaller than some single-celled protozoans.