Large Brown Cicada vs Sweltsa Green Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Cicada | Sweltsa Green Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata | Sweltsa borealis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Eastern China, Korea | North America |
| 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.
Sweltsa Green Stonefly
A small northern green stonefly found in cold boreal and montane streams. Nymphs prey on early-instar chironomids and other tiny larvae.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most cold-adapted stoneflies and can be active in near-freezing water.