Kaempfer Cicada vs Gumtree Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer Cicada | Gumtree Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypleura kaempferi | Poecilometis strigatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.