Large Brown Cicada vs Red Turpentine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Cicada | Red Turpentine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata | Dendroctonus valens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Eastern China, Korea | North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Brown Cicada
A common Japanese cicada known as 'aburazemi' with opaque brownish wings, unusual among cicadas. It produces an oil-sizzling sound that fills urban and forested areas in summer.
Did You Know?
Its Japanese name 'aburazemi' means 'oil cicada' because its call sounds like oil sizzling in a frying pan.
Red Turpentine Beetle
The largest North American Dendroctonus species, it attacks the base of pine trees. It became highly invasive in China after accidental introduction.
Did You Know?
In China, it has killed over 10 million Pinus tabuliformis trees since its arrival in the 1980s.