Minmin Cicada vs Papuan Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minmin Cicada | Papuan Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalessa maculaticollis | Baeturia conviva |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | New Guinea, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Papuan Cicada
A cicada endemic to New Guinea, part of the most species-rich cicada genus in the region. Males produce distinct clicking or buzzing calls.
Did You Know?
The genus Baeturia contains over 70 species, nearly all restricted to New Guinea and nearby islands.