Masked Devil Cicada vs Zanna Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Masked Devil Cicada | Zanna Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclochila virens | Zanna nobilis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 50-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Zanna Lanternfly
An African lanternfly with a distinctive upturned snout-like head process and brown cryptic forewings. The hindwings are boldly patterned with red or orange and black.
Did You Know?
African lanternflies of the genus Zanna are the ecological equivalents of the Neotropical Fulgora, showing convergent evolution in head morphology.