Malagasy Mottled Cicada vs Round-bodied Scydmaenine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Mottled Cicada | Round-bodied Scydmaenine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Yanga argyrea | Scydmaenus tarsatus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Mottled Cicada
A silvery-gray cicada with mottled wing patterns that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. Males produce a distinctive metallic buzzing song.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'argyrea' means silvery, referring to the fine silvery scales that cover its body and wings.
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.