Mars Elephant Beetle vs Cascade Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mars Elephant Beetle | Cascade Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megasoma mars | Platypedia areolata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 50-130 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mars Elephant Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with distinctive yellowish hairs covering its elytra. Males have a long pronotal horn and two smaller cephalic horns.
Did You Know?
The dense golden hairs on its wing covers help it regulate body temperature in cooler montane environments.
Cascade Cicada
A small western North American cicada that produces sound by wing-flicking rather than typical tymbals. It is found in mountainous conifer forests.
Did You Know?
Instead of the typical buzzing song, it communicates by rapidly clicking its wings against branches.