Large Brown Cicada vs Roeder's Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Cicada | Roeder's Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata | Acanthops roederiana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicadidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Eastern China, Korea | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Roeder's Dead Leaf Mantis
A dark brown dead leaf mantis from the Amazon basin named after entomologist Roeder. Its serrated pronotum edges mimic a torn leaf margin.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum is so leaf-like that it creates the illusion of insect damage on a real leaf.