Lyric Cicada vs European Red Wood Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lyric Cicada | European Red Wood Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen lyricen | Formica rufa |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 4-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Southeastern United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
European Red Wood Ant
A large mound-building ant found across European forests. Workers are reddish-brown with a darker abdomen and aggressively spray formic acid when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single wood ant colony can consume millions of pest insects per season, making them vital forest protectors.