Masked Devil Cicada vs Sexton Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Masked Devil Cicada | Sexton Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclochila virens | Nicrophorus vespilloides |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Masked Devil Cicada
A large Australian cicada with vivid green coloring and a loud, piercing call. It is closely related to the Green Grocer and can be found in similar habitats.
Did You Know?
Australian children have created an elaborate folklore around cicada shell collecting, with different species assigned varying levels of rarity and value.
Sexton Beetle
A black and orange carrion beetle that buries small animal carcasses as food for its larvae. Both parents care for the brood.
Did You Know?
Parents feed their larvae by regurgitating pre-digested carrion, similar to bird feeding behavior.