Minmin Cicada vs Sunflower Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minmin Cicada | Sunflower Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalessa maculaticollis | Heliria cristata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicadidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 33-38 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Sunflower Treehopper
A small brown treehopper with a tall dorsal crest on its pronotum that gives it a distinctive high-backed silhouette. It is commonly found on sunflowers and other composites.
Did You Know?
Its high pronotal crest may serve as a thermoregulatory surface, helping to dissipate heat while the insect feeds in exposed sunny locations.