Lanternfly vs Lyric Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lanternfly | Lyric Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrops candelaria | Neotibicen lyricen |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern and Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lanternfly
Striking planthoppers with elongated snouts once believed to be luminous (hence lanternfly). The extended head process function remains debated — possibly for mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite the name "lanternfly," these insects do not actually produce light — early naturalists mistakenly believed their elongated snouts glowed in the dark.
Lyric Cicada
A medium-large cicada with a lyre-shaped marking on the dorsal thorax that gives it its name. Its call is a continuous, high-pitched whine heard from mid-summer into early fall.
Did You Know?
The name 'lyricen' refers to the lyre-shaped pattern on its mesonotum, visible when viewed from above.