Minmin Cicada vs Mandibularis Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minmin Cicada | Mandibularis Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalessa maculaticollis | Hexarthrius mandibularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm | 50-115 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Minmin Cicada
A Japanese cicada known as 'minminzemi' with a green and black body and transparent wings. Its distinctive 'min-min-min' call is one of the iconic sounds of Japanese summer.
Did You Know?
Its call is so culturally significant in Japan that it is frequently used as a sound effect in anime and films to instantly establish a summer setting.
Mandibularis Stag Beetle
One of the largest stag beetles in the world with immense curved mandibles. Glossy black with powerful jaws.
Did You Know?
Males can reach 115mm in total length, making them among the largest stag beetles ever recorded.