Malagasy Stag Beetle vs Cassini Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Stag Beetle | Cassini Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hexaphyllum madecassum | Magicicada cassini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 24-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern United States, overlapping with other Magicicada species |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Malagasy Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle with antennae bearing six leaf-like lamellae, which gives the genus its name. Males have modest but distinctly toothed mandibles.
Did You Know?
Its six-plated antennal clubs are unusually large for a stag beetle of its size, giving it enhanced olfactory abilities.
Cassini Periodical Cicada
A 17-year periodical cicada distinguished from related species by its all-black underside and distinctive buzzing call. It often emerges alongside M. septendecim in the same broods.
Did You Know?
Its call sounds like a rapid series of ticks followed by a buzz, distinctly different from the pharaoh-like drone of its sibling species.